Your Future Starts, NOW with Seattle Skills Center. The Seattle Public Schools Career and Technical Education Skills Center program helps you prepare for future success.
Read the 2020-21 course offerings or jump right in and apply with the form below.
Administrative Medical Office Assistant
Cross credit available: math and lab science available. Location: Lincoln High School
Year 1: AM session (8:45 - 11:15 a.m.)
Year 1: PM session (* this class is full, new applicants will be placed on a waitlist.)
Aerospace Science and Technology: Advanced Manufacturing
Cross credit available: math available; Up to 35 free dual college credits can be earned Location: Rainier Beach High School
Year 1: AM session (8:45 - 11:15 a.m.) Year 2: PM session (12:45 - 3:15 p.m.)
Automotive Technology
No cross credit PM session only Locations: Skills Center Building at Washington Middle School or West Seattle High School
Washington Middle School
Year 1: AM session (8:45 - 11:15 a.m.) Year 2: AM session (8:45 - 11:15 a.m.)
Year 1: PM session (12:45 - 3:15 p.m.) Year 2: PM session (12:45 - 3:15 p.m.)
West Seattle High School
Construction Trades
No cross credit Locations: Ingraham High School or Rainier Beach High School
Ingraham High School
Year 1: AM session (* this class has been filled, new applicants will be placed on a waitlist) Year 2: AM session (8:45 - 11:15 a.m.)
Rainier Beach High School
Culinary Arts
No cross credit; Up to 30 free dual college credits can be earned PM session only Location: Rainier Beach High School
Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services
No cross credit PM session only Location: Skills Center Building at Washington Middle School
Health Sciences/Medical Assisting
Cross credit available: math and lab science available Location: Lincoln High School
Year 1: PM session (* this class is full, new applicants will be placed on a waitlist.) Year 2: PM session (* this class is full, new applicants will be placed on a waitlist.)
Maritime Vessel Operations
No cross credit PM session only Location: Seattle Maritime Academy
Year 1: PM session (12:45 - 3:15 p.m.)
Media Arts
Cross credit available: fine arts available PM session only Location: Seattle World School
Nursing Assistant
Cross credit available: lab science available Location: West Seattle High School
Year 1: AM session (* this class has been filled, new applicants will be placed on a waitlist). Year 1: PM session (* this class has been filled, new applicants will be placed on a waitlist)
Teaching Academy/Careers in Education
Cross credit available: ELA; Up to 12 free dual college credits can be earned PM session only Location: Franklin High School
Video Game Design: Animation and Programming
Cross credit available: fine arts available Location: John Marshall Building
First Name*
Last Name*
Middle Initial
Student ID*
Email: Please use your best contact email address. Double check your email because an application confirmation will be sent to this address.*
Phone Number
Do you need district to help provide transportation? Please select one option.*
Please note: If you are driving yourself, please note that Washington state law requires $25,000 bodily injury/property damage on all vehicles. Students are responsible for all expenses associated with traveling in a personal vehicle to attend Skills Center classes.
Yes, I need district arranged transportation to travel to/from this class. (School bus and/or taxi from home school to Skills Center course and back.)
No, I do not need the district to arrange transportation.
Grade Level*In September, I will be a high school student. My current school is:*Please select your schoolBallardBridges TransitionCenter SchoolChief SealthClevelandFranklinGarfieldIngrahamInteragencyLincolnMiddle CollegeNathan HaleNovaRainier BeachRooseveltSouth LakeWorld SchoolWest Seattle
I understand this application is for the year-long 2020-21 course beginning September 2020.*
I have read the description of the course I am requesting.*
If accepted, I agree to:
Attend class regularly and on time.*
Complete the course for which I am applying (Semesters 1 and 2).*
By typing my name here, I acknowledge I have completed this application honestly and to the best of my ability. I understand that completing this application does not guarantee acceptance into the Seattle Skills Center.*
This part of the form must be completed by parent or guardian.
I have read this application, including the description of the course my student is requesting.*
By typing my name here, I, the parent or guardian, I approve of my student’s enrollment in the Seattle Skills Center.*