We are excited to announce that ESD 123 recently received a grant through Washington Career Connected Learning that will give Connell High School a new point of view.
The grant is in support of the CDL Preparatory course currently being offered at Connell High School. The grant will expand the offering to Kiona-Benton City High School and Columbia High School, as well as several other small rural school districts.
The grant also brought a CDL simulator to Connell High School. The simulator, from Advanced Training Solutions, is valued at almost $80,000 and will help put students in the drivers seat. The simulator puts them behind the wheel where they can learn firsthand what it's like to drive a real truck and trailer. The simulator even lets them simulate driving in different weather conditions.
Learn more about Career and Technical Education and Career Connected Learning services offered through ESD 123 at www.esd123.org/services/cte.