• 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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

    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

    Other Programs (Not Free):