Transitional Studies is home to various classes that assist pre-college students with improving English language skills, preparing for college level classes, earning a GED or high school diploma, and I-BEST Programs. As a Transitional Studies student, you have an entire team of people dedicated to your success. Thank you for choosing Clover Park Technical College to help you reach your goals!

Provides specialized training in a specific field. A vocational scholarship may be used at an eligible training provider for tuition, books, supplies, tools and/or uniforms. The goal of vocational education is for individuals to develop job specific skills leading to a middle class standard of living.

Provides free academic and hands-on technical career training to high school students from sixteen school districts. Adults are also eligible to enroll through Yakima Valley Community College. Works closely with Yakima Valley Community College, Perry Technical Institute, The Pacific NW Regional Council of Carpenters, Job Corp, The City of Yakima, and other technical and community colleges to provide advanced placement, apprenticeship training, and free college credits for high school students. Programs may include: - Aerial Vehicle Operation & Design - Automation Technology - Automotive Collision Repair - Automotive Technology - Business Administration - Construction Trades - Cosmetology - Culinary Arts Management - Cybersecurity - Dental Assisting - Electrician - Entertainment Media Production - Firefighting - Law Enforcement - Nursing Assistant (Yakima & Sunnyside) - Physical Therapy Technician - Summer School - Welding (Sunnyside)

Services provided: Vocational and academic education. A wide variety of open-entry courses are available; automotive and collision repair technology; construction trades; cosmetology; food service/culinary arts; fire science, criminal justice, esthetics, welding technology; 3D animation and gaming and more.

Provides specialized training in a specific field. A vocational scholarship may be used at an eligible training provider for tuition, books, supplies, tools and/or uniforms. The goal of vocational education is for individuals to develop job specific skills leading to a middle class standard of living.

Offers high school students the opportunity to take college courses while in high school, significantly reducing tuition costs and allowing them to complete their associate degree ahead of time.   Includes transportation for students from Yelm and Rainier High Schools.

Provides education and basic skills in the areas of business administration, office administration, bookkeeping, and related careers with the goal of career advancement with a special emphasis on first generation Latino immigrants and injured workers. Instruction emphasizes business English with support in Spanish.

Offers a high school completion program for students ages 16-21 who no longer attend traditional high school.   Helps students complete a diploma and make the transition to post-secondary education. Participants work full-time on their academic or vocational training and transition to college technical programs or to become employable.   Students may earn dual credit for high school completion and college credit.   Provides opportunities to work on academic skills, personal development, and make progress towards a high school diploma during their enrollment.   Provides high school completion courses and classroom experience preparing students for academic success and a transition to college programs.   Offers opportunities to explore career and educational options while building academic skills and exploring college programs while earning a high school diploma.

Provides specialized training in a specific field. A vocational scholarship may be used at an eligible training provider for tuition, books, supplies, tools and/or uniforms. The goal of vocational education is for individuals to develop job specific skills leading to a middle class standard of living.

Seattle Central offers a variety of high-quality, affordable programs — including bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, transfer degrees, and professional certificates — that can help you meet your educational and career goals. Please visit our website to explore programs and areas of study.

Offers professional, career and technical training to students who wish to improve basic skills, build on existing professional abilities, or change careers. Focus is on students learning quickly while mastering the skills of their chosen discipline. Child care is available to students. Evening classes may be available.   Offers programs in the areas of bachelor and transfer degrees, applied design, business and service, computer/information technology, energy and technology, culinary arts, health science, manufacturing and transpiration technology.    Job Skills Improvement Classes: Classes are offered to improve the job skills of persons employed in an occupation who wish to broaden their knowledge or upgrade their skills.  Transfer Programs: Students may complete certain programs to transfer to several universities in the area.

Provides specialized training in a specific field. A vocational scholarship may be used at an eligible training provider for tuition, books, supplies, tools and/or uniforms. The goal of vocational education is for individuals to develop job specific skills leading to a middle class standard of living.

Programs are offered at Three schools, including; - STEM - Family & Consumer Sciences - Agriculture Education - Business & Marketing - Skilled & Technical Sciences