King County Out-of-School Youth Consortium Sites

King County Partners

Center for Career Alternatives
Since 1979, this learning center located on Rainier Avenue in Seattle has provided services to disadvantaged youth and adults offering academic instruction, job readiness training, occupational and life skills training, community service, tutoring, mentoring and case management.

Metrocenter YMCA Seattle Rotary Education Center
For over 20 years, this center has helped youth and young adults reenter high school, attain GEDs and develop employment skills. Services provided include: basic computer skills training, life skills instruction, tutoring, mentoring, and career exploration activities.

West Auburn High School
West Auburn High School offers GED preparation and high school completion. Neighborhood House provides on-site case management services.

King County Affiliated Sites

Bellevue Community College Career Education Options Program (CEO)
Contact: Sheila Schultz
Services description: Provides support to students entering and completing post-secondary professional and technical training.

Learning Center North at Shoreline Community College
Contact: Denise Juarez, 206-546-4101
Services description: Individualized educational services are provided including: life skills, re-mediation, GED and post-secondary preparation, computer skills, on-site employment services and case management.

New Start
Contact: Mike Sita, 206-433-8760
Services description: Operated by Highline School District, it provides case management, risk assessment, home visits and family support, high school re-entry and completion, life skills, leadership development, tutoring, credit retrieval, aggression replacement training, pre-employment training; and job search, placement and support for retention.

Opportunity Skyway
Contact: Grace Kong
Services description: Students receive academic instruction and hands-on vocational training in the field of aviation and manufacturing. In partnership with Seattle Interagency Public Schools, this education takes place at the King County International Airport (Boeing Field).

Renton Technical College
Contact: Ain-Akilah Bell
Services description: Provides adult basic education, GED preparation, and ESL classes.

Shoreline Community College Career Education Options Program
Contact: Pratna Kao
Services description: Provides students with access to post-secondary professional technical training in one of 50 areas.

YouthSource at WorkSource Renton
Contact: Grace Kong
Services description: One-stop setting offering basic education services, computer skills training, employment services, and youth development activities.