12 High Schools in Washington Achieve AED Foundation High School Recognition

Dec 12, 2024

The AED Foundation (AEDF) is pleased to announce the recognition of twelve High School Equipment Technology Programs in Washington including the following schools School (Aberdeen High Aberdeen, WA), Auburn High School (Auburn, WA), Coupeville High School (Coupeville, WA), Goldendale High School (Goldendale, WA), Newport High School (Newport, WA), NEWTech Prep (Spokane, WA), Pierce County Skills Center (Puyallup, WA), Shelton High School (Shelton, WA), Sunnyside High School (Sunnyside, WA), Tri-Tech Skills Center (Kennewick, WA), Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center (Wenatchee, WA), and Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (Yakima, WA). The term of AEDF recognition is five years, starting this month and ending in November 2029.

AEDF is dedicated to developing and improving equipment industry partnerships that meet the mutual needs of local dealers, manufacturers, and high school programs.

“The AED Foundation is proud to be affiliated with these twelve High School Equipment Technology Programs,” said Karina Utreras, accreditation and recognition program manager, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). “AED and AEDF are committed to each program’s continued success and look forward to a continued partnership with each school.”

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