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