Fine Arts Building,
Room 202
(206)587-3854

The Women's Programs and WorkFirst Services at Seattle Central Community College is here to help you identify and achieve your educational goals. We serve low income parents and students from all backgrounds who desire to continue their education. Our diverse group of female staff members is here to answer your questions, provide encouragement and share resources in areas such as:

• career planning
  
• registration
• testing
• financial aid and scholarships
• child care
  
• and much more... click here for an extensive list of web resources for women!

The Women's Programs has the information you need about services at SCCC and in the community to become a successful student. Please come by the Women's Center in Room 202 of the Fine Arts Building to visit and use our resources, which include:

• employment listings;
• volunteer/internship opportunities in women's organizations;
• information on community resources and organizations;
• books, magazines and articles about Women's Studies, job search, health care, reproductive rights and political issues.

We offer a Wednesday Noon Lecture Series which is free and open to all students and to the public. We offer a wid variety of topics that will enhance your life's outlook! Further information can always be obtained by dropping by the Center, or calling us at (206)587-3854 or speaking with an advisor on the Main Campus, prior to registering for your classes.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

For low-income families. Parents may be eligible for this program if they are:

• Pursuing Adult Basic Education: GED or ESL
• Professional/Technical Programs
• Meet our income guidelines or are receiving Temporary Aid for Need Families (TANF)
• Are ineligible for financial aid

During this process, one of our WorkFirst staff members will assist parents with guiding them through the process of college entry and career advising. There are also a limited number of WorkFirst Work Study positions available for parents who are receiving TANF. WorkFirst Work Study pays minimum wage at no more than 19 hours per week.
If parents are interested in these programs, they can call the front desk at (206) 587-3854 for more information.

CAREER CONNECTIONS

Women's Programs offers special services and support to low-income women who want to return to school and prepare for a job with a future. We can help you explore options ranging from short-term part-time programs or courses to help you get entry level jobs in many fields, to our two-year, full time Associate of Applied Science Programs that will prepare you for high wage high skill positions.

Call (206) 587-3854 for more information and assistance. Career Connections is funded by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act Special Populations Program.

EMPOWR

EMPOWR (Empowerment Means Political Organization for Women's Rights) is an envisioning student organization, whose ideals are based on the principles of feminism and whose mission is to:

• create cultural change through art
• promote the bond of all people through education and activism
• to build community across the lines of race, class and gender

WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (W.I.S.E.)

The award-winning Women in Science and Engineering club is a student organization designed to offer information, support and guidance to women students studying math and science. W.I.S.E. provides speakers, scholarship information, field trips and support which will prepare wom en for the transition into math, science or engineering departments at four-year institutions. Click here for more information.

WOMEN'S FORUM: VOICES OF WOMEN AT S.C.C.C.

Issues of the Spring 2008 edition of The Forum are currently available at the Women's Center. This publication features essays, stories, poetry, art and photography by and about women students. Students have an opportunity to participate in all phases of publishing the Forum. The Forum is published in the Winter and Spring quarters. Click here for submission form which you can print out or download, or come by or call Women's Programs for more info.

To see a listing of our upcoming events
click here

Please e-mail your questions/comments to SCCC Women's Programs:
womensprograms @sccd.ctc.edu