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
- Bellevue College School for Business & Information Technology
- Offers many different Tech-focused trainings including:
- Cybersecurity
- Information Technology
- Software Development
- Data Analytics
- Offers many different Tech-focused trainings including:
- Green River College Information Technology Programs
- AAS in Information Technology Systems and Security
- BAS in Network Administration and Security
- BAS in Software Development
- 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
- 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
- North Seattle College IT & Computer Science Program
- Certificates & AAS in many different IT programs
- BAS in Application Development
- Renton Technical College
- Certificate & AAS in: Computer Network Technology; Computer Science
- BAS in Application Development and Computer Network Architecture
- Seattle Central College IT Programs
- BAS in Information Technology – Networking
- Certificates & AAS in: Database Administration & Development; Network Design & Admin; Programming; Web Design; Web Development
- 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
Other Programs (Not Free):
- Academy of Interactive Entertainment (South Seattle)
- Gaming & Digital Arts Developer School
- Code Fellows (Belltown)
- Coding Bootcamp
- Coding Dojo (Bellevue)
- Coding Bootcamp
- DigiPen Institute of Technology (Redmond)
- Gaming & Digital Arts Developer School
- Epicodus (Downtown Seattle)
- Coding Bootcamp
- General Assembly
- Coding & CS Bootcamps
- Kal Academy (Redmond)
- Non-profit Coding Bootcamp
- Skillspire (Bellevue)
- Coding & Data Analysis Bootcamps
- UW Professional & Continuing Education (UW Main Campus)
- Coding & FinTech Bootcamps