3T Academy at the Northern Quest Resort

Get ready for an unforgettable 3T Academy experience – hosted at Northern Quest Resort, a mini-city full of career possibilities!

Cost

FREE to active DSB participants through a VR case or Pre-ETS Services.

Who

Students who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision, between 16 and 22, who are active participants of DSB VR or Pre-ETS Services.

Date and time

Oct 10, 2025 05:30 PM until Oct 12, 2025 02:30 PM

Location of event

Northern Quest Resort
Spokane, WA

Event description

From culinary arts to hospitality, entertainment to marketing, and spa services to management, this behind-the-scenes visit will expose you to a world of exciting job paths you may have never considered.

Meet professionals working in real-world roles.
Get hands-on experience in select departments.
Explore how your strengths and interests connect to in-demand careers.
Make friends and have fun with your peers.

About the Contractor

Holly Edwards, a dedicated advocate for student success, has spent more than two decades in higher education. Her passion is helping students find their strengths, build confidence, and crush their goals! She has worked with students of all ages and especially those facing extra hurdles, particularly, students with disabilities, people who’ve been through trauma, and those dealing with poverty.

Holly has spent the last two years working with Washington State DSB. Her current roles and accomplishments with DSB include partnering with Pre-ETS staff to develop and facilitate the 3T Academy, promoting post-secondary success for youth. In addition, she works at the Orientation and Training Center in Seattle, providing internship and career readiness workshops and one on one training for adults.

Schedule

Subject to change. More detailed agenda to come.

Friday, October 10

5:30 p.m. - Arrival/Check-in

Saturday, October 11

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Workshop Activities

Sunday, October 12

9 a.m. - Workshops/Check-out
2:30 p.m. - Departure

Travel & Lodging

Students who are in a Vocational Rehabilitation Plan may have their travel supported, including one parent/Guardian.
Northern Quest Resort is conveniently located near Spokane International Airport and offers a free airport shuttle.
Vocational Rehabilitation students who plan on driving more than fifty miles will need to complete a DSB Mileage Form to receive reimbursement.
Travel costs are not covered for Pre-ETS students, however the student still can participate in the workshop.
Parents will need to accompany students who are under the age of eighteen at the hotel.

Contact information

If you are interested in this workshop - or others like it - please contact Ryan Scott or call 509-818-1010 to learn more about joining DSB Pre-ETS or Vocational Rehabilitation services.