WALA STARS is a broad-based vocational organization for students in secondary alternative programs in the United States. The purpose of WALA Stars is to help students:
- Develop employment, academic and social skills.
- Experience career related activities that in turn assist them in making an informed career choice.
- Build a cooperative and competitive spirit through individual and team activities and competition.
- Strengthen social skills and build an appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship, brotherhood, and the American free enterprise system.
- Develop self-confidence; increase motivation, and create a desire for and belief in life-long learning.
- To meet with, have fun with, and ultimately develop an appreciation for students and staff from other alternative program.
WALA STARS Events The Washington chapter of STARS holds three statewide events each year: - The Fall Leadership Conference
- Legislative Day
- Spring Events Conference
Many of our WALA regions and individual programs hold other STARS activities throughout the year. | 
