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🔧 Friday, September 19, is National Tradesmen Day—a day to honor the skilled professionals who keep our communities and industries moving forward. From plumbers and electricians to builders, welders, and technicians, tradesmen are essential to building and maintaining the world around us.

At Whittier Tech, we see the future of these professions every day in our classrooms and shops. Our students are developing the expertise, certifications, and experiences that prepare them to step into these critical roles as the Workforce of Tomorrow.

Today we celebrate the incredible impact of tradesmen, and the Wildcats who are training to become the next generation of leaders in the trades.

#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🍓From orchard to jar!

Adult students recently experienced the delicious tradition of preserving fruit in our hands-on “From Orchard to Jar: The Art of Jam & Jelly” course. Guided by Personal Enrichment Instructor Joshua Ouellette, participants learned beginner-friendly techniques and each left with homemade strawberry jam and apple jelly.

Thank you, Mr. Ouellette, for sharing such a flavorful learning experience with the Whittier community!

👉 Explore our fall and spring personal enrichment offerings—registration is still open for the 2025–26 year: https://wtatnight.whittiertech.org/personal-course-offerings

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Whittier Tech proudly recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15). This month is dedicated to celebrating the cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to our community and beyond.

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Let’s come together to recognize the warning signs and offer support to those in need. If you or someone you know needs help, Care Solace provides 24/7 confidential support to connect you with mental health professionals.

Visit caresolace.com/whittier or call 888-515-0595. You’re not alone. 💚

#SuicidePrevention #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters

📚 Evening Education Spotlight: Plumbing & Electrical

Whittier Tech is proud to offer all levels of Electrical and Plumbing theory courses required for licensure! Our instructors bring years of real-world experience and are dedicated to preparing the next generation of plumbers and electricians.

A few weeks ago, our Plumbing and Electrical Evening Education instructors met to gear up for another year of hands-on, impactful teaching.

⚡ Electrical courses begin: Monday, September 8
🔧 Plumbing courses begin: Monday, September 15

Questions? Connect with us at adulted@whittiertech.org.

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Whittier Tech is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We are proud to announce our partnership with @CareSolace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/whittier.

#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow #CareSolace #MentalHealth

🎒 Back-to-School Kindness Challenge The first day of school sets the tone for the rest of the school year — so let’s start the school year with kindness. 💛 Your Back to School challenge: 😊 Smile at someone new 🚪 Hold the door 💬 Give a genuine compliment Small actions. Big impact. Let’s show what #WildcatKindness looks like from the very first bell. #WeAreWhittierTech #BackToSchoolChallenge #FeelGoodFridayWT

🔗 Kindness Chain Challenge - One small act of kindness can spark a ripple effect. Here’s how to join the chain: 1️⃣ Do one kind thing today — big or small 2️⃣ Tag 2 friends and challenge them to do the same 3️⃣ Use #WildcatKindness so we can follow the chain! Together, we can create a wave of good that stretches beyond Whittier Tech. Let’s keep it going, kindness looks good on you. ✨ #FeelGoodFridayWT #KindnessChallenge #WeAreWhittierTech #KindnessChain

🛠️ Skill Swap Challenge For this week’s Kindness Challenge: Use one of your tech/shop skills to help someone else. Example: Fix a bike, tune up a lawnmower, trim a neighbor’s hair, install something, build something, teach someone. You’ve got real skills, and kindness is putting them to work for others. 🤝 Tag us, or share in the comments if you share your talent this week! Let’s see Wildcats using what they’ve learned to make a difference. #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #FeelGoodFridayWT #KindnessInAction

🌟 Where Are You Volunteering This Summer? From food pantries to park cleanups, Wildcats are making a difference across Essex County. Tell us: Where are you volunteering this summer? Tag your organization, drop a photo, or shout out a friend who's giving back. Let's spotlight the kindness happening beyond the classroom. #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #CommunityStrong #FeelGoodFridayWT #EssexCountyVolunteers

📸 Flashback Friday: Moments That Made Us Smile Let’s throw it back to a moment from this school year that made you truly smile. Whether it was a class win, a hallway laugh, or a kind word that stuck, we want to see it! Drop a memory in the comments because the best memories are worth reliving. ✨ #FlashbackFriday #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #ThankfulThrowback #FeelGoodFridayWT

📝 Kindness Challenge: Thank You Notes A simple “thank you” can make someone’s whole day. 💛 This week’s challenge: Write one unexpected thank-you note. Mail it, drop it off, or send it digitally — your words matter! ➡️ Tell us: Have you ever received a thank-you note that meant a lot to you? Share it in the comments or tag someone you’re grateful for! #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #GratitudeChallenge #FeelGoodFridayWT

🎧 Grati-Tunes This week, for our Kindness Challenge, we’re building Whittier Tech’s Grati-Tunes Spotify Playlist — a mix of songs that make you feel thankful, happy, and kind. What song always puts you in a positive mood? Drop your favorite uplifting track in the comments, and we’ll add it to the playlist! 👇 Let’s create a soundtrack for kindness together. #WildcatKindness #GratiTunes #WeAreWhittierTech #FeelGoodFridayWT

🇺🇸 Wishing our entire Whittier Tech community a happy and safe Fourth of July! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📘 Every Day is the Whittier Way! At Whittier Tech, we’re proud to provide hands-on career training, academic excellence, and a strong sense of community—all under one roof. From the shop floor to the classroom, our students are gaining real-world skills that set them apart. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📬 Gratitude Gram This week, as part of our Kindness Challenge, we are giving a gratitude gram to our Whittier Tech maintenance staff. Behind the scenes, our dedicated maintenance staff is hard at work, ensuring our school is clean, safe, and ready for a fresh start. Their dedication doesn’t take a break, and today, we’re taking a moment to say THANK YOU. 🙌 We appreciate everything you do to keep Whittier Tech running strong. Give a shoutout in the comments to someone you're grateful for—or tag them to let them know they’ve made a difference! #WildcatKindness #GratitudeGram #WeAreWhittierTech #FeelGoodFridayWT

📘 The school year may be over, but the stories keep going! Thank you for following Whittier Tech and celebrating our students and staff all year long. Your support makes a difference. Stay tuned for highlights from the end of the year and updates as we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🧡 Kindness Kickoff! Kindness doesn’t need a special occasion — it’s always in season! We’re launching a social media series celebrating gratitude, good vibes, and the amazing people who make our school community shine. Check in every Friday for shoutouts, challenges, playlists, and more — all designed to spread positivity one post at a time. Let’s make this the kindest year yet! #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #FeelGoodFridayWT

🙌 Today, on June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth — a day that brings hope and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and the freedom of African Americans. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

💙 We hope all fathers and father figures in our community have a day filled with joy! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow