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.
From aerospace science to culinary arts, Skills Center has something for every student!
Read the 2019-20 course offerings.
Administrative Medical Office Assistant
Cross credit available: math and lab science available. PM session only Location: Lincoln High School
Year 1: PM session (12:45 - 3:15 p.m.) Year 2: PM session (12:45 - 3:15 p.m.)
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 Location: Washington Middle School, Skills Center Building
Computer Networking, IT Specialist
Cross credit available: math available AM session only Location: Washington Middle School, Skills Center Building
Year 1: AM session (8:45 - 11:15 a.m.) Year 2: AM session (8:45 - 11:15 a.m.)
Construction Trades
No cross credit PM session only Location: 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
Health Sciences/Medical Assisting
Cross credit available: math and lab science available PM session only Location: Lincoln High School
Maritime Vessel Operations
No cross credit PM session only Location: Seattle Maritime Academy, Ballard
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 (8:45 - 11:15 a.m.) Year 1: PM session (12:45 - 3:15 p.m.)
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 Animation and Programming
Cross credit available: fine arts available PM session only Location: John Marshall Building
Contact Email: Please use your best contact email address. Double check your email because an application confirmation will be sent to this address.
First Name
Last Name
Middle Initial
Student Date of Birth (ex: 12/01/2002)
Phone Number
Student ID
Current School
Please select your schoolBallardBridges TransitionCenter SchoolChief SealthClevelandFranklinGarfieldIngrahamInteragencyMiddle CollegeNathan HaleNovaRainier BeachRooseveltSouth LakeWorld SchoolWest Seattle
Do you need district to help provide transportation?
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.
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.
I understand this application is for the year-long 2019-20 course beginning September 2019.
I will be 16 years old by September 30, 2019.
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.