WVC Electronics Program Earns Coveted Career Launch Endorsement

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College's Industrial Technology - Electronics program has secured a significant milestone with its receipt of the Career Launch endorsement. This recognition underscores the program's dedication to equipping students with robust academic knowledge and essential workplace-ready skills.

Endorsed by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Career Launch endorsement signifies that a career-oriented program has met stringent criteria. These criteria ensure that students graduate not only with a strong academic foundation but also with skills that are immediately applicable in the workforce.

Yuritzi Lozano, the WVC dean of allied health and professional technical programs, expressed the college's elation at achieving this prestigious endorsement. “We are happy to have our program recognized by Career Launch,” said Lozano. “This endorsement identifies our program as one that is focused on preparing students for a competitive workforce.”

The Industrial Technology – Electronics program at WVC is one of six programs at the college to earn this esteemed endorsement. Others recognized include environmental systems and refrigeration technology (ESRT), automotive technology, drafting, engineering technology, and machining.

WVC's Industrial Technology – Electronics program offers two valuable pathways for students. It provides a year-long Electronics Technician Certificate of Completion and a two-year Associate of Technical Science Degree. These programs equip individuals with the skills needed for maintenance electrician and electronics technician roles within industrial facilities. Furthermore, they offer advanced-level training and skill enhancement opportunities for plant electricians and employees seeking career advancement.

To learn more about the WVC Industrial Technology – Electronics program, visit www.wvc.edu/Electronics.