Short-Term Training Programs

South Seattle College offers several short-term training programs where you can learn career-ready skills and earn a certificate quickly. Program length varies from weeks to months. For general inquiries, contact SouthProfTech@seattlecolleges.edu.

Manufacturing Academy

The 10-week Manufacturing Academy (MA) is a joint program of South Seattle College and the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) designed for entry-level and re-entering professionals wanting to update and expand their skillsets in the world of diversified and advanced manufacturing. This program provides training in industrial safety CPR/first aid, manufacturing basics, introductory blueprint reading, applied math for technicians, manufacturing tools and trades, OSHA 10, and introductory lean manufacturing. 

Maritime Shipyard Welding

The Maritime Shipyard Welding (Welding Intensive for Maritime & Manufacturing Environments) program provides students a foundation in marketable welding and fitting techniques for the maritime (world-class fishing vessels, barges and ferries) and general manufacturing industries. At South Seattle College and Vigor Industrial Shipyard’s classroom-in-a-shipyard Harbor Island Training Center, students learn within a real-working environment by instructors with industry experience.

Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)

The one quarter NAC program covers basic health care concepts needed to provide nursing care to adults, including maintaining and monitoring patient’s health status while covering the nurse’s role in aspect of age and disability.