Legislative committee learns about trade
and vocational skills training in Spokane

Steve Hanson, president of Spokane Community College, answers questions on career planning and technical education from the Legislative Committee on  Economic Development and International Relations at a July 11 meeting in Spokane. From left are Rep. Lynn Kessler; Sen. Jim Kastama; Lt. Gov. Owen, chair; Senator Mike Hewitt and Rep. Judy Warnick.

Below, Lt. Gov. Owen  with former SCC students Katherine Evans and Carl Howald, both of whom took advantage of technical and vocational training opportunities to develop new job skills. The meeting can be seen online on Washington's public affairs

 network.