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The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) program, now in its 24th year, recognizes students for outstanding achievement in career and technical education, and for their character and commitment to provide leadership and service to their schools and communities.
Applications must be submitted to the school's vocational administrator or WAVE coordinator by February 15, 2008. All applications must be forwarded to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and postmarked no later than February 29, 2008. No late applications will be accepted. Award winners will be notified and posted on the Internet on April 11, 2008. WAVE winners will be recognized at events planned by legislative district coordinators in May-June 2008.
If you have questions about the WAVE award or the application, please contact Jane Blackman at Olympic College Bremerton, (360) 475-7842 or jblackman@oc.ctc.edu.
Mission Statement
Strengthening our community by linking education and employment to create a skilled workforce.
To accomplish our mission we will:
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Secure resources for the development and enhancement of learning;
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Research, develop and promote group programs based on
community need;
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Provide seamless transitions into learning environments based on
individual needs;
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Foster open communication, trust and supportive relationships;
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Exchange information, ideas and services;
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Celebrate accomplishments.
General Contact Information
OC Bremerton
- Cindy Wyman
Director of Program Development & Outreach
Olympic College
1600 Chester Ave.
Bremerton, WA 98337
360-475-7849
cwyman@olympic.edu
OC Shelton
- Rose Ferri
Educational Adviser for Worker Retraining/WorkFirst
W 937 Alpine Way
Shelton, WA 98584
360-432-5423
rferri@olympic.edu
Programs
The Workforce Development Department at Olympic College offers a wide variety of services to diverse populations. The following specific programs are offered:
Worker Retraining
Worker Retraining provides Professional-Technical career and academic planning, financial aid, and other services to qualified individuals who have received or been eligible to receive Washington State unemployment insurance benefits within the last 24 months. Displaced homemakers and self-employed individuals may also qualify for funding through this program.
Contact:
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Miste Damrill-Leib
Educational Advisor for Worker Retraining
360-475-7230
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Rose Ferri
Educational Advisor for Worker Retraining/WorkFirst, OC Shelton
360-432-5423
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Teresa McDermott
Director for Co-op Education/Internship & Worker Retraining
360-475-7480
WorkFirst
provides tuition assistance to qualified individuals. The program provides financial aid for wage and skill progression training. This assistance can be applied to any one of more than twenty professional/technical programs offered at Olympic College or to customized job skills training. WorkFirst Work Study and adult basic skills are other potential options.
Contact:
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Cathy Stinson
WorkFirst Educational Advisor
360-475-7230
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Rose Ferri
Educational Advisor for Worker Retraining/WorkFirst, OC Shelton
360-432-5423
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Jim Friedman
Director of WorkFirst
360-475-7847
Professional Technical Programs
Many courses of study are available. Do you need more focused skills to change careers or advance in your career? Contact:
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Pat Lyons
Advisor for Professional-Technical Programs
360-475-7230
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Rose Ferri
Educational Advisor for Worker Retraining/WorkFirst, OC Shelton
360-432-5423
Tech Prep
Tech Prep is a program which links high school professional/technical courses with the community college. The goal is to map a seamless path for students interested in professional/technical areas of study. Money and time are saved for eligible students! Contact:
Adult Education
This program offers services focused on the adult learner. These services include:
In Bremerton, the Adult Education Office is located on the Olympic College campus in the Health Occupations Building, 1600 Chester Avenue, Bremerton. In Shelton, Adult Education is provided on the Olympic College Shelton campus at W 937 Alpine Way, Shelton. Contact:
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Tina Prentiss
Adult Education Faculty
360-475-7538
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Irene Fjaerestad
ESOL Faculty
360-475-7388
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Gary Thomasson
Adult Education Faculty, Shelton
360-432-5435
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Elaine Williams-Bryant
Director of Adult Education
360-475-7528
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Donna Pedersen
Program Coordinator, OC Shelton
360-475-5400
Cooperative Education and Internship Program
This is a work-based learning program in which students earn college credit for their work experience by setting and attaining specific learning objectives. If you want to learn more about enrolling or if you'd like to hire a cooperative education or intern student, please contact:
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Teresa McDermott
Director for Co-op Education/Internship and Worker Retraining
360-475-7480
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Kelly Copp
Workforce Development Coordinator, OC Shelton
360-432-5431 |