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SCC SERVICES

Career/Employment Services

(206) 546-4610 • Foss 5228

Job referrals, a job announcement board, electronic job search, computer access, on-campus employer interviews and an annual employer career fair. Also the location for Employment Security (206) 546-7842; Employment Preparation Workshops (206) 546-4610; and Career Placement Assistance (206) 546-4610.

Work-based Learning Internships

(206) 546-7843 • Foss 5228

Work-based Learning is an umbrella term for a variety of educational experiences such as job shadowing and internships. Build skills, create contacts, develop references, gain confidence, and clarify your career goals and occupational skills.

Worker Retraining

(206) 546-4610

This program is designed to assist people who are currently unemployed and need to develop new skills or gain additional training before they can effectively return to work. Through this program, dislocated workers can get help in moving from unemployment into college courses.

Workfirst program

(206) 546-6927 • Foss 5201

WorkFirst offers free short-term job training for persons receiving government cash assistance (TANF). Classes offered are office occupations, child-care essentials and cashier/checker training. Please call for eligibility requirements.

Campus Salon

(206) 546-4631 • Room 2926

Quality haircuts, perms, color and other services available to the public and the campus community at very reasonable prices; student and senior discounts are available. Services are provided by cosmetology students under professional supervision. Call for an appointment.

Dental Hygiene Clinic

(206) 546-4711 • Room 2521

Shoreline’s Dental Hygiene Clinic offers comprehensive dental hygiene services to the campus community and to the public at moderate prices. Call to schedule an appointment.

Financial Aid Office

(206) 546-4762 • Foss 5245

For information on financial aid opportunities, please call the Financial Aid Office.

Parent-Child Center • 1900 Bldg.

(206) 546-4689 or (206) 546-4690

The Parent-Child Center offers students, staff, state employees and community members high-quality child care. This nationally accredited program provides full- and part-time care for children age 3 months through kindergarten. The Center is open from 7a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Running Start

(206) 546-4591

In this program high school juniors and seniors take college classes tuition-free while completing high school. The program is designed for students who are ready for college-level work and want classes that apply toward a high school diploma as well as a college degree.

Tech Prep/School-to-Work

(206) 546-7852

High schools, community and technical colleges, and businesses worked together through the Northeast Tech Prep Consortium and a local council to establish this dynamic program. The program helps students prepare for success in today’s technologically advanced workplace. Students receive career guidance, planning tools and an academic focus to make the most of their high school curriculum.

Career Education Options Program (CEO) (206) 546-7844

This program was created to help improve employment opportunities for 16- to 21-year-olds who lack a high school diploma. Through professional/ technical and pre-employment classes, students receive job training, develop life skills and learn effective job search and interviewing strategies. CEO pays for tuition, books and supplies.

Continuing Education

(206) 306-1112

If you are interested in classes for professional career development or personal enrichment, the Continuing Education Department offers a wide variety of courses from computer and business skills to arts, money management and writing.

GED

(206) 546-4788 classes

(206) 546-4608 testing

This program offers classes for students who are not yet ready for college level studies. Students can refresh their basic language and math skills and prepare to take the GED or the ASSET college entrance exam. The classes are free to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or immigrants over the age of 16.

English as a Second language (ESL)

(206) 546-5827 (permanent residents)

(206) 546-4697 (international students)

The ESL program provides courses for students who do not speak English as their first language. It includes instruction in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Levels 1-5 are free for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or immigrants. Levels 6-8 are especially designed to prepare students to succeed in college level classes.

International Programs

(206) 546-4697

The International Programs Office develops and delivers a wide range of programs and services to promote international understanding. The program helps non-resident, visa-holding international students achieve their U.S. higher education goals through admissions processing, immigration advising, placement testing, academic advising and cultural orientation programming. The department connects non-resident students to campus resources such as the International Club and the Global Conversations Club that provide a bridge between International and U.S. students on campus.

Study abroad

(206) 546-4627

Shoreline Community College sponsors exciting and affordable credit-bearing study-abroad programs. Quarter-long programs in England, Italy, Costa Rica and France are available to the campus community. Financial aid is available for SCC-sponsored international education programs. For more information on study-abroad opportunities, call Tisha Miller at (206) 546-4697.

Academic Skills Center

(206) 546-4101, ext 4308 • Room 1501

Open to all students on a walk-in basis, the center offers individualized lab classes, free tutoring and academic skill workshops. Books, videos, writing assistance and other resources are available. Please call for hours.

Advising and Counseling Center

(206) 546-4559 • Foss 5229

The center offers academic and personal counseling, career planning, services for students with disabilities, veterans’ services, testing and orientation. Find books, catalogs, videotapes and computer programs to help you explore your career options in the Career Information Center. Students can also register to vote in the center.

Carl Perkins support services

(206) 546-7852 • Foss 5204

This program helps professional/technical students succeed in the campus environment and helps them make a seamless transition from school to work. Students seeking academic support may be eligible for free tutorial assistance. Students may also receive assistance with family, social and practical issues and are directed to campus and community support services.

College outreach program

(206) 546-5845 • Foss 5228

Residents of King County Housing Authority (Ballinger Homes and Green Leaf communities) can access educational and training services in their neighborhood and at the college. Call for more information.

Math Learning Center

(206) 546-5825 • Room 2204

Shoreline students can use the calculators, computers, video tapes, sample tests, worksheets, reference materials and textbooks in the center, which is staffed with faculty and tutors. Please call for hours.

Multicultural/Diversity Center

(206) 546-4584 • Room 966

The goal of the center is to bring together students, staff and the community to promote understanding, respect and appreciation for the diversity we bring to Shoreline. The center offers both educational and cultural resources.

Physical Education

(206) 546-4745 • 3000 Bldg.

Enjoy weight rooms, racquetball courts, saunas, tennis courts, an outdoor track and a gymnasium at no cost when they are not in use for classes. This facility is available to students, staff and community members from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Student Activities Program

(206) 546-4654 • Room 952

The Student Activities Program offers students a wide variety of opportunities for the development of special talents and interests and assists students in building a support system to help them succeed academically. Special-interest activities and clubs, publications, performing arts, intramurals and athletics, and a variety of organizations are available for students to join. Students can also register to vote in the Student Activities Office.

Student Government

(206) 546-4541 • Room 950

Student government is an integral part of the total college governance structure. The Student Body Association serves as the recognized representative of Shoreline’s students. Many opportunities are available for students to become involved, and while working with students and educators, they develop leadership and management skills. All students are encouraged to participate. Student government elections are held during fall and spring quarters.

Women’s Center

(206) 546-4715 • Room 962

The Women’s Center offers students, staff and community members an array of services in a supportive environment. Presentations and activities are designed to foster equity, diversity, personal learning and community building. Drop in or call for information and to get and give support.