Congressman Denny Heck visits PC Skills Center

SPANAWAY, WA — Congressman Denny Heck recently visited the Pierce County Skills Center (PCSC). He was accompanied by Superintendent Tom Seigel and Skills Center Director Michelle Ledbetter.

PCSC was created in phases. They are launching Aerospace Machining/Fabrication and Automotive Technology in September 2013.

The Bethel School District if the fiscal agent for the PCSC. It is operated in conjunction with Bates Technical College, Pierce College, Clover Park Technical College and Tacoma Community College, and serves students from eight school districts: Bethel, Eatonville, Franklin Pierce, Orting, Steilacoom, Sumner, Tacoma, and White River.

Other programs offered through the PSCS at the Canyon Road site are:

Aerospace Composite Technician

Aerospace Machining/Fabrication

Automotive Technology

Building Trades

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

DigiPen Game Design

DigiPen Robotics/Mechatronics

Environmental Explorations AP

Fire Science & Emergency Services

Hospitality & Tourism