Category Archives: Tim Probst
New scholarship program for the middle class taking applications now
Probst’s Opportunity Scholarships will help 3,000 families afford college OLYMPIA – Washington state high school seniors and college students may apply immediately for a new college scholarship program that reaches far into the middle class. The Opportunity Scholarships program … Continue reading
The House budget proposal
Friends and Neighbors, As the House budget passes today, I want to thank my constituents for the many conversations we’ve had over the years. Because you take the time to express your views, I am better equipped to … Continue reading
Probst bill pays schools for workforce results
Jobs bill would boost graduation rates and employment in high-demand fields OLYMPIA – For the first time ever, high schools, colleges and job training programs might be paid for achieving specific results, not just for enrolling students. Boosting graduation rates and … Continue reading
Heavy Hitters Join Probst’s Opportunity Scholarships BoardA Christmas surprise: College scholarships for the middle class gain momentum
Current and former CEOs and leaders of Boeing, Microsoft, Costco, Weyerhauser, Delta Airlines, and other major companies are committing their energy and abilities to state Rep. Tim Probst’s Opportunity Scholarships program. Today, Gov. Gregoire announced the seven-person board of directors … Continue reading
Rep. Probst: Opportunity Internships means jobs
How can we match up businesses needing skilled workers with students who want those skills — and those jobs? Opportunity Internships is one solution that’s working, right here in my district and in districts across Washington state. It’s working for … Continue reading
