School Description
Provided by Seattle Vocational InstituteOur goal is to help students select a promising career, acquire the necessary employment skills and most importantly, to help graduates secure a good job. Our vocational programs are designed to meet the demands of today's labor market and the challenges of the ever-changing employment arena.
Seattle Vocational Institute stands alone as the area's largest delivery system of post-secondary vocational education. Since its inception, over 15,000 individuals have arrived at the college, knowing that education would open the door to a better future. They all left with one thing in common: a chance to secure the future they wanted to attain.
We enroll more than 1400 students a year and celebrated our highest number of student graduates last June. We serve those who are looking to start a new career at a reasonable cost. We serve those who are undereducated and/or underemployed.
We owe our success to a caring faculty and staff, an involved citizenry and careful spending of public funds. Students are assisted every step of the way to help ensure their success. Assistance is available to help students overcome barriers that might hinder their educational success. At SVI we believe by providing quality education for our students; we improve the quality of their lives. We know when a student graduates and enters the work force it strengthens the family and the community.
Seattle Vocational Institute provides basic skills, vocational and workforce training opportunities through short-term, self-contained programs that lead to jobs with a future. Programs include medical, dental, construction, various computer based offerings and more.
The college collaborates with business, labor, government and community groups and is directly affiliated with Seattle Central Community College. SVI is part of the Seattle Community College District VI which serves more than 54,000 students. Programs are available at each college to meet your vocational and educational needs.
Seattle Vocational Institute's programs focus directly on occupational training. SVI graduates posess the skill sets and the attitude to succeed that meet employer's criteria.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northwest
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 3,477
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 79%
Certificate Programs at Seattle Vocational Institute
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Business
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Administrative Services
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General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
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General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
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Administrative Services
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Cosmetology & Beauty
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology
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Health & Medical Services
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.See more schools with programs in Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Healthcare Administration
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Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
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Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.See more schools with programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Nursing
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Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Other Construction Trades
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Other Construction Trades
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Construction Trades
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Technology
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Systems Administration
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Computer Installation & Repair
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Systems Administration
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Students
General
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,477 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,757 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 720 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,906 | 54% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,551 | 56% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,769 | 15% | |
Any Aid: |
79% |
