Seattle Community Colleges
International Capability Statement

Seattle Community College District
North Seattle Community College
Seattle Central Community College
South Seattle Community College

The Seattle Community College District is comprised of five two year public institutions, established in 1967 and accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. With more than 50,000 students each year, the Seattle Community College District is the second largest institution of higher education in the State of Washington.

The District has 2,700 employees and offers 135 academic and technical programs and over 100 contract training programs. The District also annually serves over 1,500 international students and professionals studying individually or in groups.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT A GLANCE

In the past five years, the Seattle Community Colleges have provided training to over 5,000 participants from more than 50 countries. The Colleges have the expertise and flexibility to deliver a wide variety of programs. Programs could include such options as ESL, homestay, dormitory, hotel accommodations, test preparation and institutional testing (TOEFL/TOEIC), internships, site visits, sightseeing and other interesting activities.

Program Models:	Degree, short term or certificate formats
Location:	Seattle, Washington or other countries
Duration:	Varies
Participants:	Groups (approximate size of 12-20+) or individuals
Language:	Training conducted in English or other languages

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR DISTRICT'S UNIQUE CAPABILITIES AND PROGRAMS

• Adaptability to customize training to meet the needs of a client
• A specific department designated to design training programs for international clients
• Prior experience in providing training to various sized groups
• Outstanding services for program participants from abroad
• Minimum lead time for an RFP is two to three weeks; minimum lead time to conduct training is four to six weeks.
• Partnerships with business and industry is one of the Seattle Community Colleges' strengths.
• The Colleges have relationships with hundreds of companies, allowing internships and site visits to be developed.
• Satellite delivery and other distance learning programs
• FAA approved Aviation Technology Program
• Outstanding Restaurant Management / Culinary Arts programs
• Manufacturing and Robotics program with state of the art equipment
• "Train the Trainer" certification for technical trainers
• Zenger-Miller Human Resource Training (utilized extensively by Boeing and other large corporations)
• High technology biotechnology, math, allied health (nursing and opticianry) and computer laboratories

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Certificate programs are offered by the District to individuals and groups in the following areas:

Accounting Allied Health Apparel Design Automotive Technology Aviation Technologies Biotechnology Business Child & Family Studies Computing Deaf Studies Drafting Technologies Early Childhood Education Electrical/Electronics Instrumentation Engineering Tech/ Industrial Engineering ESL Teacher Training Graphic Design & Illustration

Graphic Imaging & Printing Technology Hospitality/Food Services/Culinary Arts Information Technology International Business Manufacturing Technology Interpreter Training/ Sign Language Landscaping /Horticulture /Floristry Marine Engineering Technology Occupational Teacher Training Photography Real Estate Relay Interpreting Social/Human Services Technical Communications Telecommunications/ Video Technology Watch & Clock Technology Wood Construction

INTERNSHIPS

The Seattle Community Colleges have close ties to the Seattle community which provides outstanding opportunities for internships. Past and potential sites for internships include:

• U.S. Department of Commerce
• Washington State Department of Community
• Trade and Economic Development
• Washington State International Trade Fair
• Japan-America Society of Washington
• World Affairs Council
• Da Vinci Corporation
• Small Business Development Center
• Port of Seattle
• Washington Council on International Trade
• K-2 Corporation
• Frank Russell Company (Tacoma)
• Interpoint Corporation
• Costco Corporation
• Allied Signal Corporation.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES

All three colleges have excellent ESL programs for individual students and professionals or short-term "study tour" groups. At North Seattle, Seattle Central and South Seattle, students take intensive ESL and academic preparation courses to prepare for college.

At Seattle Central, students have the additional option of choosing elective courses to gain an ESL Certificate in Business, American Studies and International Communication. Study Tour groups can request a specially customized curriculum and other program options to fit their needs at any of the campuses.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

Seattle Community Colleges have outstanding services for international students including cultural and academic orientation programs, educational and career planning, admission and immigration services, housing assistance or placement, airport pickup , trips and activities, testing, and other programs.

OTHER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND AFFILIATIONS

In addition to serving international students at our campuses, the Seattle Community Colleges have relationships with other institutions abroad to facilitate Study Abroad, Faculty Exchange, and other collaborative efforts. The Colleges are members of international organizations such as NAFSA, Community Colleges for International Development, Institute for International Education, Council for International Educational Exchange, Sister City Association, ASPECT International, AMIDEAST, the World Affairs Council, ACIIE, TESOL, AAIEP, and others.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

Argentina, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Russia, Spain, Taiwan and Thailand:
	- Training to over 25 groups in general ESL or special content courses in business, engineering, TOEFL/TOEIC/GMAT test preparation, computers, medical and legal English.
Bulgaria:
	- US AID project to train directors of Intermediate Support Organization (subcontractor).
Ireland:
	- Information Technology training and internships.
Japan
	- Food services training for Greenhouse Limited (Japan) employees at South Seattle.
	- Lectures on medical assistantship for the Japanese Medical Secretary Consortium at North Seattle.
	- Training for business college students at North Seattle.
	- Seattle Central courses through distance learning to students in Okinawa.
Korea:
	- Early childhood education training to day care administrators at Seattle Central.
Saudi Arabia:
	- Certificate program in supervision and management to Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency employees at South Seattle.
	- Training in Avionics and Aviation Maintenance Technology to Saudi Arabian Airlines trainees at South Seattle.
Taiwan:
	- Intensive ESL training for Rotary Club of Taiwan participants at South Seattle.
Taiwan, Japan:
	- ESL training to several groups of high school students at North Seattle.
Vietnam:
	- Advanced Instruction in Management Sciences (AIMS) Program to Vietnamese business and government managers at Seattle Central.

The Seattle Community Colleges are meeting the training needs of many companies and organizations throughout the world.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Andrea Insley Seattle Community Colleges International Training Programs 1701 Broadway Seattle, Washington 98122 USA ainsle@sccd.ctc.edu phone 206/ 587-3893 fax 206/ 587-3868