The Lynch Technical Trades Center is projected to open to students by January 2026
VANCOUVER — On Wednesday, May 14, the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools, VPS staff and students, and community partners will gather at Fort Vancouver High School for the groundbreaking of a new construction trades building.
Date: May 14, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Fort Vancouver High School
5700 E 18th St., Vancouver, WA
This new facility, funded by the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund, will be utilized for classes teaching students job-ready skills in advanced manufacturing and welding. It greatly expands the capacity of Fort’s existing programs and will provide students with hands-on, experiential training. The center aims to create a pipeline of skilled workers ready to contribute to the region’s ongoing economic growth.
The Lynch Technical Trades Center is projected to open to students by January 2026.
“We’re so happy to be able to bridge the gap between our donors’ visions, community needs, and the needs of our VPS students. This pathway for collaboration makes buildings like the Lynch Technical Trades Center possible,” said Timothea Sutton, Interim Executive Director of the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools. “We can’t wait to see the positive impact these highly-trained students will bring to our community.”
This project is 100% donor-funded, with no bond or taxpayer money used, thanks to the support of the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund, a charitable fund of the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, as well as the district’s generous community and business partners.
Information provided by Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools.
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