Topeka, Kan. – Washburn University Institute of Technology welcomes its new recruiting class at the 2025 National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 17. Similar to an athletic signing, incoming students will sign a letter of intent to attend Washburn Tech in the fall.
This national event, sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work. More than 80 technical education institutions across the country will be hosting signing day ceremonies this spring. Washburn Tech hosted the first signing day twelve years ago.
“We are thrilled to welcome new students and their families to Tech this week,” said Scott Smathers, dean, Washburn Tech. “National Signing Day marks the beginning of a great educational journey, and the importance of a technical education. It is a wonderful experience to watch students celebrate their decision to go into a high-wage, high-demand career that will help meet the skilled workforce needs of communities throughout Kansas and the nation.”
In addition to student signings, the event will include addresses from Washburn leadership, as well as congratulatory messages from area business and industry leaders. A live stream of the event can be watched on Washburn Tech’s YouTube channel.
Washburn Tech offers more than 30 career programs in one of the following divisions: Construction, Design and Technology, Health Occupations, Hospitality and Human Services, Manufacturing and Transportation. Serving both high school and adult students, Washburn Tech is recognized as a leader in career and technical education.
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For further information, contact:Landon Hall
Assistant Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Telephone: 785-670-2199
Email: landon.hall@washburn.edu
