Workforce Board awards $1.6 million in scholarships
Some 121 high school seniors and community and technical college students have been awarded the 2024 Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE). This scholarship honors Washington’s top career and technical education students. This year’s award pays up to $6,768 per year, for up to two years.
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