Tri-Tech Core Modernization Project
Tri-Tech Skills Center Core Modernization Project
The Tri-Tech Skills Center Core Modernization Project is a $45.5 million state-funded project to modernize the original 66,000-square-foot section of the Tri-Tech facility built in 1981. The project includes infrastructure upgrades (electrical, plumbing, roofing, mechanical), energy and life safety improvements, and a reconfiguration of spaces to better support current programs and allow for potential future additions such as Pharmacy Tech and HVAC/Plumbing. Newer building additions from 2007 and 2020 will not be impacted.
Estimated Construction Cost: $45.5 million
Construction Schedule: July 7, 2025 – Summer 2026 (est.)
Contractor: Chervenell Construction
Temporary Program Locations During 2025-26 School Year:
During construction, seven programs will temporarily relocate to off-campus sites including the Fruitland Building and Columbia Basin College.
- Fruitland Building (201 S. Garfield Street, Kennewick)
Early childhood education, dental assisting, digital arts and filmmaking and video game design
- Columbia Basin College V Building (Pasco)
Auto systems, diesel technology and welding technology
Tri-Tech Skills Center Core Modernization Project
Off-Campus Sites for the 2025-26 School Year
Seven Tri-Tech programs (Dental Assisting, Digital Arts and Filmmaking, Early Childhood Education, Video Game Design, Auto Systems, Diesel Systems and Welding Technology) are temporarily relocated to off-campus sites due to the Tri-Tech Skills Center Core Modernization Project. Construction is expected to finish by the 2026-27 school year.
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5929 W Metaline Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-222-7300
Director: Paul Randall
Assistant Director: Lisa McKinney
Programs: Auto Body Technology, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Cyber Security, Firefighting & EMS, Law Enforcement, Pre-Electrical, Pre-Medical Assisting, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Vet Tech
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201 S Garfield Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-222-6568
Interim Principals: Jack Anderson & Van Cummings
Programs: Dental Assisting, Digital Arts and Filmmaking, Early Childhood Education and Video Game Design
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2600 N 20th Avenue
V Building
Pasco, WA 99301
509-222-7300
Interim Principals: Lance Hahn & Teri Kessie
Programs: Auto Systems, Diesel Systems and Welding Technology
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23 W First Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-586-9979
Instructors: Kym Smith & Leslie Olson