Kairie Pierce

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Lead Workforce Development Director

 

As Lead Workforce Development Director, Kairie (she/her) works to increase awareness about apprenticeship and job training opportunities, as well as volunteer opportunities on Community and Technical Colleges’ advisory committees. For far too long, young people have been asked right out of high school to choose which college they will attend. While a four-year university may work for some students, there are other family-wage career options.

Many of Washington State’s apprenticeship programs recognize the hard work students have put into their education and give them credit for that effort. Likewise, some colleges recognize the hard work students have put into an apprenticeship program and will award “credit for prior learning.” As Workforce Development Director, Kairie works closely with Workforce Development Directors Rachel McAloon, Emmanuel Flores, and Chelsea Mason-Placek.

If you have any questions or would like more information about apprenticeship preparation in your area, contact Kairie at (360) 570-5167, cell (360) 791-1583 or via email.