Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center (CBTECH) – Moses Lake, WA

CBTECH is a vocational high school serving students from Moses Lake and surrounding districts, offering hands-on, career-focused programs that prepare students for both college and career success. Programs include Automotive Technology, CNA, Construction, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Fire Fighting, Flight Technology, Medical Assistant, Video Game Programming, and Welding.

CBTECH emphasizes:

• Career exploration

• Work readiness

• High academic standards

• Strengthening both technical and transitional skills

Why CBTECH Stands Out

• Hands-on training in real-world fields prepares students for industry and higher education.

• Dual credit opportunities and certifications enhance college and career readiness.

• Paid apprenticeships in programs like engineering get students into the workforce early.

• Nursing and CNA programs are officially recognized by Washington State authorities.

• Expanded learning opportunities through summer courses and diverse vocational tracks.

Certifications & Credits
Many programs offer dual high school/college credit, professional certifications, and paid apprenticeships. Additional certifications include BBCC First Aid, APR, AED, OSHA 10, and SolidWorks. Participants may also earn high school credit, college credit through Big Bend Community College (BBCC), and a paid apprenticeship—all at the same time.