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    Careers in Tech

    Bellevue attracts talent from all over the world, and excels at producing engineering, science, technology and creative workers that become global thought leaders.  Within the Innovation Triangle, a high-tech cluster of Washington cities including Bellevue, Kirkland and Redmond, 23% of the workforce are in Engineering or Science-related occupations – that’s 10% more than San Jose.  With some of the highest educational attainment rates and best schools in the U.S., employers can access top talent and cutting-edge innovation.

    There are many options when it comes to considering a career in technology.  As technology continues to advance, more careers and opportunities for innovative ideas and solutions will grow. The demand for skilled workers in tech will always be a need. Careers in technology can be found in a variety of occupations such as:  

    • Project management 
    • Marketing 
    • Healthcare 
    • Technological support 
    • Education 
    • Entertainment  
    • Business
    • Arts

    And many more!  

    Build upon your tech skills and enhance your competitiveness for employers by pursuing tech training opportunities

    Tech Training Opportunities in Seattle-King County 

    Free Non-Profit Organization Programs

    Ada Developers Academy

    Non-profit coding bootcamp offering women and gender diverse people training in Software/Web/Mobile App Development.

    Age: 18+

    Program Length & Frequency: 11 months (6 month class/5 month internship), Full-time M-F

    https://adadevelopersacademy.org/

    Apprenti

    WTIA non-profit offers training & apprenticeships in: Web/Software Development; Network Security; Windows or Linux Systems Administration; IT Tech Support or Cloud Tech Support. Some intermediate technical knowledge/skills required.

    Age: 18+

    Program Length & Frequency: 10 months (4 month class/6 month paid apprenticeship), Full-time M-F

    https://apprenticareers.org/

    Digital Skills for All

    Non-profit initiative offering multiple programs to provide underserved youth with computer science skills they need to succeed in entry-level tech job opportunities.

    Age: 16-24 

    Program Length & Frequency: 12-18 months, depending on program

    https://digitalskillsforall.org/

    Generation USA Training Accelerator

    In partnership with South Seattle College, offering residents in King County free Junior Web Developer job training. All accepted students are eligible for $100/week stipend.

    Age: 18+

    Program Length & Frequency: 11-12 weeks, Full-time M-F

    https://usa.generation.org/training-accelerator-programs/

    Per Scholas Seattle

    Non-profit offering low-income adults three different free job training bootcamps: Full Stack Java Developer; IT Support; and AWS Cloud Computing. Some intermediate technical knowledge/skills may be required.

    Age: 18+

    Program Length & Frequency: 14 weeks, Full-time M-F

    https://perscholas.org/locations/seattle/

    Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle InfoTech Program

    Non-profit offers long-term unemployed adults job training to become certified in Cloud Computing via the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform.

    Age: 18+

    Program Length & Frequency: 6 weeks, Full-Time M-F

    http://urbanleague.org/info-tech/

    Year Up Puget Sound

    Non-profit offering low-income, young adults job training & internships in three different tech career pathways: Application Development & Support; QA & Testing; IT Support/Helpdesk; and Business Operations & Project Management Support.

    Age: 18-26

    Program Length & Frequency: 12 months (6 month class & 6 month internship), Full-Time M-F

    https://www.yearup.org/

    Community & Technical College Programs

    Reduced/free tuition maybe available for qualifying individuals through "Workforce Transitions Support" programs at https://www.sbctc.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid-programs.aspx

     

    Bellevue College Institute for Business & Information Technology

    Offers many different Tech-focused trainings, AAS, BAS, and certificate programs, including:

    • Digital Media Arts
    • Information Systems
    • Network Services & Computing Systems
    • BAS in Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Information Systems

    https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ibit/

    Green River College Information Technology Programs

    • AAS in Information Technology Systems and Security 
    • BAS in Network Administration and Security 
    • BAS in Software Development

    https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/information-tech…

    Highline College Computer Science Programs

    • BAS in Cybersecurity & Forensics
    • Certificates & AAS in: Web Development; Digital Forensics and Investigation; Network Security Engineer; Online Media Marketing and Social Media Architect

    https://cis.highline.edu/

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology IT Programs

    • BAS in Computing & Software Development
    • Certificates & AAS in: Computing & Software Development; Web Development; Computer Security & Network Technology; IT Support Technician

    https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/school-of-it/

    North Seattle College IT & Computer Science Programs

    • Certificates & AAS in many different IT programs
    • BAS in Application Development

    https://northseattle.edu/areas-study/science-technology-engineering-math-stem

    Renton Technical College

    • Certificate & AAS in: Computer Network Technology; Computer Science
    • BAS in Application Development and Computer Network Architecture

    https://rtc.edu/information-technology

    Seattle Central College IT Programs

    • BAS in Information Technology – Networking
    • Certificates & AAS in: Database Administration & Development; Network Design & Admin; Programming; Web Design; Web Development

    https://it.seattlecentral.edu/

    South Seattle College/ Year Up Business Operations & Project Management Support Program

    This intensive training program provides talented and motivated, yet underserved young adults, ages 18-26, with a combination of hands-on skills development, coursework eligible for college credit, corporate internships, and wraparound support. 

    Age: 18-26

    Program Length & Frequency: 28 weeks

    https://southseattle.edu/programs/business-operations-project-management-support

    Other Programs (Not Free)

    Academy of Interactive Entertainment (South Seattle) 

    Gaming & Digital Arts Developer School

    https://seattle.aie.edu/

    Code Fellows (Belltown)

    Coding Bootcamp 

    https://www.codefellows.org/

    Coding Dojo (Bellevue)

    Coding Bootcamp

    https://www.codingdojo.com/campus/bellevue-seattle-coding-bootcamp

    DigiPen Institute of Technology (Redmond)

    Gaming & Digital Arts Developer School  

    https://www.digipen.edu/

    Epicodus (Downtown Seattle)

    Coding Bootcamp

    https://www.epicodus.com/seattle/

    General Assembly

    Coding & CS Bootcamps

    https://generalassemb.ly/

    Kal Academy (Redmond)

    Non-profit Coding Bootcamp

    https://www.kalacademy.org/

    Metis (Pioneer Square)

    Coding Bootcamp

    https://www.thisismetis.com/locations/seattle-data-science-bootcamp

    Skillspire (Bellevue)

    Coding & Data Analysis Bootcamps

    https://www.skillspire.net/

    UW Professional & Continuing Education (UW Main Campus)

    Coding & FinTech Bootcamps

    https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2022/Free%20Tech%…

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