Education

[Claudia Sanchez]

The future of learning:
https://www.edx.org/
https://www.coursera.org/
 

Public schools

• Bainbridge Island School District
• Bremerton School District
• Central Kitsap School District
• North Kitsap School District
• South Kitsap School District

Post-secondary education

• Olympic College
• Southern Illinois University at Bangor Naval Base
• Brandman University at Bangor Naval Base
• Bryman Technical Institute (Flag) (now called Everest College (see below))
• Bainbridge Graduate Institute (appears to be closed now)
• Northwest College of Art (website is down)
• Old Dominion University (mostly online)
• Everest College - Bremerton

Apprenticeships / Internships

 

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AMERICORPS

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(360) 473-2015 or (360) 473-2016
Opportunities to help communities get things done while earning money. Earn monthly allowance and school scholarship. There are some restrictions and application deadlines.
 

BREMERTON WORKSOURCE

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(360) 438-4123
1300 Sylvan Way
Bremerton, WA 98310
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Website: www.go2worksource.com
Assists qualified unemployed persons with getting work. Assists screening applicants for Job Corps and veterans. (see also WIA section)
 

CENTRAL KITSAP COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

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(360) 662-1635
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30
Website: www.cksd.wednet.edu/community/CommSchIndex.htm#classes
Central Kitsap Community Schools offers a variety of classes throughout the year to anyone in the community.
They have aerobics, pottery, computer classes, preschool, gymnastics, sports camps, foreign languages, dancing,
babysitter training, drama, gardening, stamps, marketing, financial classes and more. Fees vary according to
program.
 

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (DVR)

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3888 N.W. Randall Way, Suite 201
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 698-4360
Services for individuals (everyone has a unique disability with their own strengths and weakness) who have a barrier to employment due to a disability.
Participant may be placed on a waiting list.
 

IMMIGRATION CENTER INTERPRETER SERVICES

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(360) 440-2376
 

JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER - BREMERTON GOODWILL

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(360) 373-3692
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10-3
Friday-by appointment only
Website: www.seattlegoodwill.org

Goodwill offers adult education and training opportunities for individuals seeking greater economic opportunity.
Classes include English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and basic computer training. Job search, resume
writing and interviewing assistance are provided to job seekers. Adults age 21 or over can obtain a high school diploma through the National External Diploma Program.

Retail Customer Service Training Program
 

LABOR READY

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1500 NE Riddell Rd., Bremerton
(360) 373-2032
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30am to 6pm
Saturday 6 a.m-10 a.m.
Temporary labor. Go in first thing in the morning to sign up for work. Usually paid same day.
 

OLYMPIC COLLEGE JOB INFORMATION CENTER

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(360) 475-7300
Hours: M-F 8AM-4.30PM
Email: careercenter@oc.ctc.edu
Career center, resumes, and jobs assistance. Participant needs to call for more details.
 

SKOOKUM CORPORATION

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2604 Burwell St., Bremerton
(360) 475-0756
Works with local businesses to create job opportunities for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment.
Helps them maintain their employment.
 

SOUND WORKS JOB CENTER

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(360) 779-1160
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-4
Website: homepages.donobi.net/soundworks
Helps to locate all types of employment. Is in association with the Bremerton Job Service Center. They also
provide help with resume writing and interview training. Services are free of charge. Contact the center for more
information.
 

KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES-COMMUNITY JOBS DEVELOPMENT

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845 8th Street, Bremerton (360) 473-2118
Website: www.kcr.org/community_works.htm
Community Jobs provides transitional community-based employment and training opportunities for WorkFirst participants with significant challenges
Evening Financial Education Classes in Kitsap county
 

BUSINESS EDUCATION SUPPORT & TRAINING (BE$T) PROGRAM - KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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(360) 473-2141
Website: www.kcr.org
A business training program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs in low income situations who want to start and expand their business.
This program is designed specifically for individuals who are interested in mastering the skills necessary in building a successful business.
Offers business training, lending and business support program designed specifically for people with limited
incomes (up to 200% of poverty guidelines). Program designed to assist in self-sufficiency by self-employment.
Participant needs to call for class schedules and admission information.
Business Education Support and Training
 

WASHINGTON LITERACY HOTLINE

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(800) 228-8813
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5
Website: www.literacy.org
Get information on learning to read, getting a GED, learning English or becoming a citizen. Can also refer people
to Adult Basic Education resources.
 

WIOA ADULT and DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAMS - KCR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

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3200 SE Rainshadow Court, Port Orchard
(360) 473-2144
KCR’S Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs offers comprehensive workforce development services designed to assist people of Kitsap County find the necessary information, skills and/or training to enter employment in our community.
 

WIOA ADULT PROGRAM

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Worker Retraining Program

Goodwill Silverdale GED

American Financial Solutions


See also:
Libraries

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