Harnessing Strengths, Building Futures: STTACC – Empowering Classified Staff Since 1978!

Our history, the Staff Training for Technical and Community Colleges (STTACC) organization was established in 1978. The inception of STTACC was driven by an Inter-governmental Personnel Act (IPA) grant received by the Seattle Community College District VI. This grant aimed to share the district VI training model with all 24 community colleges across Washington State at that time. We now have 34 community and technical colleges throughout Washington State.

The grant also mandated the creation of a statewide-classified employee development advisory board by September 30, 1979. To achieve this, a series of three two-day conferences were organized in early 1979. These conferences, held at St. Thomas Seminary in Kenmore, Washington, included workshops on needs assessment, planning and implementation strategies, and the development of a statewide network.

STTACC’s mission is to support innovation, training, and leadership by providing resources and connections to classified staff members throughout Washington State. The organization continues to play a crucial role in enhancing the professional development of classified staff in technical and community colleges.

See you soon at our STTACC Annual Conference and Annual Meeting!

Your 2023/2024 STTACC Board