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Tribal Services

Native American Career & Technical Education (CTE) & Cedar Tree Grant

Page last updated:
October 19, 2026
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Overview

The goal of the Cedar Tree Project is to provide students with a seamless pathway to further their education and careers with in-demand skills such as: computer technology, Natural Resources, while infusing leadership skills in an Indigenous friendly environment.

Services Provided

Career and Technical Education

The goal of the Cedar Tree Project is to provide students with a seamless pathway to further their education and careers with in-demand skills such as: computer technology, Natural Resources, while infusing leadership skills in an Indigenous friendly environment.

Native Leadership Program

This program was developed to build leadership skills for the participants through an Indigenous lens.  The Native Leadership Program infuses attendees with leadership skills and perspective from local indigenous scholars, professionals and elders; to give holistic experiences, Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.

Natural Resources Program

The Muckleshoot Tribal College has partnered with Green River College to provide an Associate of Applied Science degree in Natural Resources.  Students have the opportunity to learn about the northwest forest environment, watershed, wildlife management through the classroom and work based learning.  Currently there are six students, three are Muckleshoot Tribal Members.

Financial Literacy Workshop

Students gain financial skills in investing strategies and budgeting.  

Early College Program

Students are offered educational opportunities designed to lead to a path to college.

Microsoft Office: Basic – Intermediate – Advanced

This three-part series incorporates the Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications with wide knowledge in hardware, software, cabling, social media, etc. on a path to earning an IC3 certification.

The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) is a digital literacy exam that covers basic computing, internet knowledge, and skills formational credentials.  Successful completion of the IC3 demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills required for basic use of computer hardware, software, networks, and the internet.  After completing and testing out of all three levels, the student will have earned their IC3 Certification, which is an industry certification recognized around the world.

2025 Annual Report

Read about this program's achievements in the most recent Muckleshoot Annual Report.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

2025 Annual Report

Contact Info

Person(s) in charge

Denise Bill, Ed.D, Executive Director of Adult & Higher Education
Larry Cordier, Program Manager

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Muckleshoot Tribal College
39811 Auburn Enumclaw Rd SE
Auburn, WA 98092

2025 Annual Report

Read about this program's achievements in the most recent Muckleshoot Annual Report.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

2025 Annual Report

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