Skilled Trades

Building the World Around Us

Gain practical skills in the safe use of hand and power tools, print reading, applied math, residential and light commercial construction, welding, and metal fabrication. Prepare for careers in the construction and welding industries. Work on real-world construction projects like storage sheds while developing problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills, which are essential for success in these fields. This program provides valuable opportunities to learn practical skills, gain real-world experience, and explore potential career paths in the construction and welding industries.

WVSD FUTURES Manufacturing

To learn more about this pathway, contact:

Stephen Matzcak

Welding and Construction Instructor

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509-972-5900

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This pathway allows you to complete all graduation requirements for West Valley, while participating in Futures hands-on training, classes, and programs.

High School Graduation Requirements

9th
Semester 1 		9th
Semester 2 		10th
Semester 1 		10th
Semester 2 		11th
Semester 1 		11th
Semester 2 		12th
Semester 1 		12th
Semester 2
Class 1 English:
English 9 or equivalent 		English:
English 9 or equivalent 		English:
English 10 or equivalent 		English:
English 10 or equivalent 		English:
English 11 or equivalent		 English:
English 11 or equivalent 		English:
English 12 or equivalent 		English:
English 12 or equivalent
Class 2 Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend		 Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend 		Elective:
Math or Choice 		Elective:
Math or Choice
Class 3 Science:
Physical Science 		Science:
Physical Science 		Science:
Biology 		Science:
Biology 		Science:
Science Elective		 Science:
Science Elective 		Elective:
Science or Choice 		Elective:
Science or Choice
Class 4 History:
World 		Health & Fitness:
Health 		History:
US History 101 		Elective:
Choice 		History:
US History 102		 History:
History Elective 		History:
Civics 		History:
CWP
Class 5 CTE:
Welding 101 		CTE:
Welding 102 		CTE:
Construction 101 		CTE:
Construction 102 		CTE:
Any CTE		 CTE:
Any CTE 		CTE:
Any CTE 		CTE:
Any CTE
Class 6 Health & Fitness:
Any PE 		Health & Fitness:
Any PE 		Health & Fitness:
Any PE 		Arts & Music:
Any Art 		Arts & Music:
Any Art		 Elective:
Choice 		Elective:
Choice 		Elective:
Choice
See all electives
HS Graduation Requirement
Ram to Wildcat
Pathway

This pathway allows you to complete most core college classes for your degree at Central Washington University while at West Valley, so you can advance directly into your major program and reduce your time at the college by up to two years.

Ram to Wildcat Track

9th
Semester 1 		9th
Semester 2 		10th
Semester 1 		10th
Semester 2 		11th
Semester 1 		11th
Semester 2 		12th
Semester 1 		12th
Semester 2
Class 1 English:
English 9 or equivalent 		English:
English 9 or Equivalent 		English:
English 10 or equivalent 		English:
English 10 or equivalent 		English:
AP English		 English:
CHS Engl 111 		English:
CHS Engl 201 		English:
CHS Engl 170
Class 2 Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend		 Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
CHS Financial, CHS Precalc or Calculus 		Math:
CHS Financial, CHS Precalc or Calculus
Class 3 History:
World 		Health & Fitness:
Health 		History:
CHS History 144 		History:
CHS History 144 		Elective:
CHS Sociology or CHS Psych		 History:
History Elective 		History:
Civics 		History:
CWP
Class 4 Science:
Biology 		Science:
Biology 		Science:
CHS Chem 110 		Science:
CHS Chem 119 		Science:
CHS Physics		 Science:
CHS Physics 		Elective:
CHS ENST 201 		Elective:
CHS ENST 202
Class 5 CTE:
Welding 101 		CTE:
Welding 102 		CTE:
Construction 101 		CTE:
Construction 102 		CTE:
Any CTE		 CTE:
Any CTE 		CTE:
Any CTE 		CTE:
CHS Econ 102
Class 6 World Language:
World Language 		World Language:
World Language 		World Language:
World Language 		World Language:
World Language 		Arts & Music:
CHS MUS 101, 102 or 103		 Health & Fitness:
Any PE 		Health & Fitness:
Any PE 		Health & Fitness:
Any PE
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HS Graduation Requirement
Ram to Wildcat
Pathway

This pathway allows you to complete all graduation requirements for West Valley, as well as meet the standard requirements for most four-year colleges and universities while participating in Futures hands-on training, classes, and programs. Be sure to check college requirements for your college of choice or discuss any special requirements for your preferred college with your counselor.

Planning for 4-year College

9th
Semester 1 		9th
Semester 2 		10th
Semester 1 		10th
Semester 2 		11th
Semester 1 		11th
Semester 2 		12th
Semester 1 		12th
Semester 2
Class 1 English:
English 9 or equivalent 		English:
English 9 or equivalent 		English:
English 10 or equivalent 		English:
English 10 or equivalent 		English:
English 11 or equivalent		 English:
English 11 or equivalent 		English:
English 12 or equivalent 		English:
English 12 or equivalent
Class 2 Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend		 Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend 		Math:
CHS PreCalc or Financial Algebra 		Math:
CHS PreCalc or CHS FInancial Algebra
Class 3 Science:
Physical Science 		Science:
Physical Science 		Science:
Biology 		Science:
Biology 		Science:
Chemistry		 Science:
Chemistry 		Science:
CHS Physics or Choice 		Science:
CHS Physics or Choice
Class 4 History:
World 		Health & Fitness:
Health 		History:
US History 101 		Elective:
Choice 		History:
US History 102		 History:
History Elective 		History:
CWP 		History:
Civics
Class 5 CTE:
Welding 191 		CTE:
Welding 102 		CTE:
Construction 101 		CTE:
Construction 102 		CTE:
Any CTE		 CTE:
Any CTE 		Arts & Music:
Any Art 		Arts and Music:
Any Art
Class 6 World Language:
World Language 		World Language:
World Language 		World Language:
World Language 		World Language:
World Language 		Health & Fitness:
Any PE		 Health & Fitness:
Any PE 		Health & Fitness:
Any PE 		Elective:
Choice
See all electives
HS Graduation Requirement
Ram to Wildcat
Pathway

Career Options & Salary Range

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

  • Assembly or Production Worker
  • Welder
  • Concrete Finisher, Carpenter or Roofer
  • Equipment Operator
  • Landscaper

$340,000-$65,000

VOCATIONAL TRAINING OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE (1-2 YEARS)

  • Machinist, Plumber, Surveyor, Carpenter, or Electrician
  • CNC Tool Operator or Programmer
  • Estimator
  • Industrial or Aircraft Mechanic
  • Service, Electrical, or Engineering Technician

$50,000-$105,000

BACHELOR’S DEGREE (4 YEARS)

  • Aerospace, Agricultural, Construction, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineer
  • Production Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Safety Manager

$80,000-$135,000

ADVANCED DEGREE (6+ YEARS)

  • Material Scientist
  • Architectural or Engineering Manager
  • Project Manager

$110,000-$160,000

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