International Capability Statement  2008 – 2010

Seattle Community College District
North Seattle Community College
Seattle Central Community College
South Seattle Community College
Seattle Vocational Institute

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT A GLANCE

Seattle Community Colleges have provided training to over 15,000 participants from more than 50 countries. The Seattle Community Colleges have the expertise and flexibility to deliver a wide variety of programs. Programs could include such options as English language training, technical content, accommodations, test preparation and institutional testing internships, site visits, sightseeing and other experiential activities.

Highlights of some of our District's unique capabilities and programs

• Customized training to meet the needs of client
• International Programs offices designated to design and implement
  training programs for international clients.
• Experience in providing training to various sized groups
• Quality services for program participants from abroad
• Minimum lead time for an RFP (2-3 weeks);
  minimum lead time to conduct training (4-6 weeks).
• Partnership with business and industry. Our relationships with hundreds of local companies allows for easy internship and site visit development.
• Satellite delivery and other distance learning options
• FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
• Bachelor or Applied Sciences in Hospitality Management /
  Restaurant Management / Culinary Arts / Wine Studies
• High technology facilities

Certificate Programs and Training

The following training programs are available as credit bearing certificate programs.
Each can be adapted for groups for duration and start dates.

>> Internships

The Seattle Community Colleges have close ties to the greater Seattle business community which provide outstanding opportunities for internships. Sites for internships have included: US 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, and Allied Signal Corporation. With appropriate lead time, other sites can be developed.

>> English Language

The Seattle Community Colleges have excellent English programs for individual students and professionals or short term "study tour" groups. At North Seattle, Seattle Central and South Seattle, students take intensive English and academic preparation courses to prepare for college. 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

The 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 several institutions abroad to facilitate Study Abroad, Faculty Exchange, and other collaborative efforts. The Colleges are members of international organizations such as NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Institute for International Education (IIE), Community Colleges for International Development (CCID), Seattle Sister City Association, AMIDEAST, the World Affairs Council, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP), and others.

>> Recent International Projects

Argentina, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam:

• Training to over 30 groups in general English or English for Special Purposes content courses in business, engineering, healthcare, TOEFL / TOEIC / GMAT test preparation, avionics / aviation, culinary arts, computers, and legal English.

A few specific examples include the following:

Bulgaria:

• Training to non-governmental community leaders from Bulgaria funded by U.S. Agency for International Development

Northern Ireland:

• Internships in business and technology fields, in addition to short term certificate in Business Administration for Wider Horizon government programs.

Japan:

• Food Services training for Greenhouse Limited (Japan)
• Medical Assistantship training for the Japanese Medical Secretary Consortium
• Customized short term training for automotive mechanics for Kanagawa Institute of Technology

Korea:

• Early Childhood Education training to Day Care Administrators
• Aviation Maintenance Training for American Education Center in Korea

Vietnam:

• Advanced Instruction in Management Sciences (AIMS) Program to Vietnamese business and government managers

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