Junior Achievement of Washington recently celebrated the opening of its new storefront, WE Build Washington, located within JA Finance Park.

This initiative, made possible through collaboration with Hermanson Company, Heavy Metal Summer Experience, Puget Sound Electrical JATC, Seattle Area Pipe Trades, and Western Washington Sheet Metal, offers students the opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades.

The WE Build Washington storefront provides an interactive space where students can learn about mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction. By connecting their interests to real-world careers, the program helps students understand how they can build successful futures in these in-demand industries.

Our Commitment

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, our CEO, Rick Hermanson, highlighted our ongoing commitment to shaping the future of the skilled trades Through this partnership, we continue to champion hands-on learning and workforce development, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent for the future.