For Basic Studies Staff visit the Basic Studies Home Page
The BFET program is a partnership between Olympic College and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) which offers educational and workforce training opportunities to students receiving Basic Food Assistance (food stamps).
Christine Kubli
BFET Program Specialist
(360) 475-6551
Ellen Handyside
Program Coordinator for Worker Retraining and BFET
(360) 475-7160
The Career Centers at OC Bremerton and OC Shelton provide easy access to a wide range of pre-employment services that assist students in developing self-directed job search skills.
Teresa McDermott
Director of Shelton Campus and Career Centers
(360) 475-7480 Bremerton campus
(360) 432-5404 Shelton campus
Roberta Gillis
Program Coordinator
(360) 475-7485 Bremerton campus
Continuing Education and Customized Training
Avatar Fitch
Program Assistant, Continuing Education and Customized Training
(360) 475-7786
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:
Teresa McDermott
Director of Shelton Campus and Career Centers
(360) 475-7480 Bremerton campus
(360) 432-5404 Shelton campus
Roberta Gillis
Program Coordinator
(360) 475-7485 Bremerton campus
Many courses of study are available. Do you need more focused skills to change careers or advance in your career?
Amy Hatfield
Dean for Workforce Development and Basic Studies
and Chief Professional-Technical Administrator
(360) 475-7264
Steve Quinn
Advisor for Professional-Technical Programs,
Bremerton and Poulsbo
(360) 475- 7230
Rose Ferri
Transitions Coordinator for Worker Retraining and WorkFirst,
Shelton Campus
(360) 432-5423
Brenda Hale
Fiscal Specialist
(360) 475-7842
Sharon James
Program Coordinator for Professional-Technical Advisory Committees
(360) 475-7555
Carla Pizzano
Administrative Assistant 3,
Lead for Professional-Technical Faculty Certification
(360) 475-7556
Tech Prep Dual Credit 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!
Jim Funaro
Director of Tech Prep/ Worker Retraining Transitions Coordinator
(360) 394-2706 or Toll Free 1-800-259-6718 ext.2706
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.
Deborah Welsh
Director of Program Development and Worker Retraining
(360) 475-7849
Jim Funaro
Director of Tech Prep/ Worker Retraining Transitions Coordinator
Bremerton and Poulsbo Campus
(360) 432-5423
Rose Ferri
Transitions Coordinator for Worker Retraining and WorkFirst
Shelton Campus
(360) 432-5423
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.
Jane Blackman
Director of WorkFirst and Special Projects
(360) 475-7847
Pauline Carlton
Transitions Coordinator for WorkFirst
Bremerton and Poulsbo
(360) 475-7846 or (360) 475-7230
Rose Ferri
Transitions Coordinator for WorkFirst and Worker Retraining
Shelton Campus
(360) 432-5423
Desiree Rainwater
Program Coordinator for WorkFirst
(360) 475-7168
Morgan Denton
Program Assistant for WorkFirst
(360) 475-7841
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