Northwest Regional Education Service District
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About Us
The career and college readiness team aims to expand college credit, career technical education (CTE), and career connected learning for all students in NWRESD’s four-county region.
The team includes three professional learning coaches and a project management specialist. We value collaborative partnership and encourage educators to engage in our professional development and professional learning communities (career guidance collaborative and a mentorship for new CTE teachers.)
In addition to the learning communities, we have team-built resources such as career kits, a job shadow toolkit, and an apprenticeship guide. We also provide some direct student programming. Historically, we have hosted rising 9th graders work-based learning events, 11th/12th grade summer bridge to career programs, and career fairs. Review the resources in our Resource Library by clicking on the link or selecting it from the sidebar menu. Programming like this often demands funding outside of our operating budget and we are often on the search for grants. To learn more about grant opportunities and support, connect with NWRESD’s grant development team.
With a systemic and collaborative approach to identifying career/college readiness solutions, we are open, available, and willing to provide support to your school if needed. Email us to start the conversation.
Our Beliefs
- All students deserve career satisfaction and have the potential to reach their career goals.
- Each student is on their own unique post-secondary path.
- Secondary educators are essential to a student’s career development and we are committed to supporting them.
- Communities thrive when educators and industry collaborate to support students.
News
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Built Together: Reflections on Six Years of Strategic Learning and Improvement
When we launched our 2020–25 Strategic Plan (later refreshed and extended through 2026), we could not have anticipated the scale of change the education system would face.
06/10/2026 10:38 AM
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Educators Explore Big Questions, Practical Challenges at Artificial Intelligence Conference
These days, everyone knows photos can live online forever. But what if those photos aren’t even real? And even worse, what if those images depict a student naked? Known as explicit deepfakes, these types of images are surfacing with increasing prevalence in the age of artificial intelligence.
06/01/2026 7:30 AM
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Monthly Messenger - 📰 Top Stories from the 2025-26 School Year
At Northwest Regional ESD, our work is grounded in a simple but powerful commitment: every student will be educated, equipped and inspired to achieve their full potential and enrich their communities. Throughout this newsletter, you’ll see that commitment in action.
05/08/2026 1:29 PM
Events
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Bringing Careers to the Middle School Classroom
09/23/2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Career Guidance Collaborative
09/30/2026 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Career Guidance Collaborative
01/13/2027 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FAQs
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How does your team help support educators?
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What type of career and college readiness programs does NWRESD provide for students?
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How can I sign up for a career connected learning opportunity for my students?
