ABOUT TECHNIC
TECHNIC'S MISSION
Training Youth in Technology and Wood Manufacturing to Meet the Needs of Community & Industry.
Technic Training Center is a non-profit organization in Lynden, WA that helps local high school students develop skills for future careers while exploring woodworking, modern manufacturing, and business.
TECHNIC'S VIsion
These opportunities help youth explore new possibilities in their lives through hands-on learning in a technical and supportive environment. As the vision for Technic Training Center, we seek to:
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Transition local high school students into local jobs & careers well trained.
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Train young men and women in technologies for the woodworking industry.
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Equip young people with the skills they need in order to be successful in their future.
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Mentor young people for life in the workplace through character development.
TECHNIC TRAINING CENTER STAFF
JOHN SLAGLE
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
RON VISSER
SHOP &TRAINING MANAGER
DAVE DUNKIN
TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR
TECHNIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Technic Advisory Committee exists to advise, support, and advocate for Technic Training Center and its youth participants. The advisory committee will make recommendations for the Technic Training Center.
KOLIN VELDMAN
K & S WOODWORKS
DENNIS & NANCY MCHARNESS
PARTNERS FOR SCHOOLS
BOB FRASER
PEOPLES BANK
JIM FREY
LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
TECHNIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
​JOHN SLAGLE
PRESIDENT
TED BARGEN
VICE PRESIDENT
DAVE HIEBERT
SECRETARY/ TREASURER