Workforce Pathways (2026)

Senate Page, Bo Bjordahl, asks members of the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee about what needs to be done in the legislature to ensure that people who take a non-traditional path after high school are valued in the workplace. Chair T'wina Nobles, Democrat, and Ranking Member Judy Warnick, Republican, respond. Question: While researching enrollment rates at the Washington Achievement Council, I learned that currently there are more students enrolled in CTC’s than in 4 year colleges. As the number of adults with non-traditional college education grows, what laws will need to be passed to best ensure that both paths are equally valued in the workplace? Comprehension Questions: Why are some students choosing community and technical colleges? What is the legislature doing to ensure that students have clear pathways from CTCs and the workforce? What is the best way to ensure that both CTCs and universities are valued in Washington? How are the legislators' ideas similar and how are they different? What else do you think can be done to improve colleges and universities in Washington? More Learning resources: 📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/ ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos ======================================= 🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared 🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared 🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs ======================================= 🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/ =========================== Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW =========================== ➡YT: @teachwithtvw360 ➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org ➡FB: @Teach with TVW ➡IG: @TeachWithTVW ➡LI: @TeachWithTVW QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments! ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. #waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained #college #university #wacollegegrant #communitycollege 3:41

Senate Page, Bo Bjordahl, asks members of the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee about what needs to be done in the legislature to ensure that people who take a non-traditional path after high school are valued in the workplace. Chair T'wina Nobles, Democrat, and Ranking Member Judy Warnick, Republican, respond.

Question:
While researching enrollment rates at the Washington Achievement Council, I learned that currently there are more students enrolled in CTC’s than in 4 year colleges. As the number of adults with non-traditional college education grows, what laws will need to be passed to best ensure that both paths are equally valued in the workplace?

Comprehension Questions:

Why are some students choosing community and technical colleges?
What is the legislature doing to ensure that students have clear pathways from CTCs and the workforce?
What is the best way to ensure that both CTCs and universities are valued in Washington?
How are the legislators' ideas similar and how are they different?
What else do you think can be done to improve colleges and universities in Washington?


More Learning resources:

📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/
=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos
=======================================
🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared

🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared

🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared

=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs
=======================================

🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/

===========================
Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW
===========================
➡YT: @teachwithtvw360
➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org
➡FB: @Teach with TVW
➡IG: @TeachWithTVW
➡LI: @TeachWithTVW

QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments!

⏰ Timecodes ⏰

Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens.

#waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained #college #university #wacollegegrant #communitycollege

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Senate Page, Bo Bjordahl, asks members of the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee about what needs to be done in the legislature to ensure that people who take a non-traditional path after high school are valued in the workplace. Chair T’wina Nobles, Democrat, and Ranking Member Judy Warnick, Republican, respond.

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