Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center

The 2026-2027 Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center application opens at noon on Monday, November 3. Students can learn more about the programs offered at Sno-Isle through their website or at their future student open house set from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, November 1.

Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, located near Paine Field in Everett, is a cooperative effort of 14 local school districts. The purpose of each program is to provide you with skills that will prepare you for entry-level jobs after graduation from high school or for related post high school education or training. Many students choose to obtain skill training so that they can earn more efficiently, as well as accrue experience hours, while they work their way through a four-year university in the field of their choice. For example, a registered Dental Assistant may earn $12 - $15/hour while pursuing a degree to become a dentist or orthodontist. That can be helpful with today’s rising tuition costs! 

All occupations are organized into six broad clusters or “pathways” based on tasks that are performed on the job. As students become more knowledgeable about themselves, they will tend to be more “comfortable” in one or two of the pathways. All Sno-Isle programs are found in one or more of the six pathways. 

Students interested in attending Sno-Isle should have a good attendance record at their high school and should consider their level of interest in making a commitment to a particular program. This is especially important because the programs are at least one year in length. Some programs extend the offer to return for a second year to those students who consistently demonstrate leadership, have excellent attendance, and are motivated to succeed. 

Application to Sno-Isle is made in the late fall of each year for entrance into fall of next year’s classes. Application forms are available in November on the website at www.snoisletech.com. Sno-Isle works with your counselors to obtain your transcript and other records when you apply. Personal interviews for students submitting applications will be conducted at Sno-Isle and students are notified of their selection. 

There are two sessions each day at Sno-Isle. The first session is from 7:55 to 10:25 each morning, and the students then return to their regular high school to attend afternoon classes. The second session is from 11:10 to 1:40 each afternoon with the students attending their regular classes at their regular high school in the morning. Transportation to Sno-Isle is provided by the district. Please note: some schools may attend Sno-Isle either in the AM Session, or the PM Session, but not both. Contact your counselor for more details. 

Sno-Isle students complete their graduation requirements at their regular high school. Students can earn one and one- half credits each semester at Sno-Isle. Many Sno-Isle programs also offer core equivalency credit as well as free college credit opportunities. Students can receive more information by contacting their counselor. 

Sno-Isle has articulation agreements with Everett Community College, Edmonds Community College, Everest College, Shoreline Community College, Lake Washington Institute of Technology and many other community and technical colleges in the area. Through these agreements, students successfully completing selected Sno-Isle programs may receive college credit or a waiver on some learning requirements in a variety of college classes. Anyone planning to receive college credit for a Sno-Isle course must check with the Sno-Isle instructor for specific program requirements. 

Please visit the Sno-Isle TECH website for complete information on each class offered. Each class has a short video and syllabus available for download.