Centers & Institutes
Learn more about the diverse variety of centers, institutes and affiliate organizations that make our college unique.
Business Training Institute
This institute provides custom training solutions for a variety of business needs including office applications, advanced computer training and professional development. Classes and programs are held on-site or at Bellevue's North Campus.
Center for Careers Connections
Students and community members can find career planning and job search assistance in the Center for Careers Connections . The Center provides one-on-one career advising, classes and workshops, work-study and internship opportunities, and many computerized resources. The Center for Careers Connections is also a WorkSource affiliate location in Seattle-King County providing community resources for businesses and job seekers.
Center for Liberal Arts
The Center for Liberal Arts is a hub of rich cultural and educational programs. The Scholar-in-Residence program brings educators and experts from around the globe to enrich the campus learning community. Other programs include a campus-wide reading activity, a democracy awareness project and an upcoming student honors program.
Critical Thinking and Information Literacy across the Curriculum (CTILAC)
The CTILAC project incorporates critical thinking and information literacy skills into Bellevue College (BC) classes. Students learn to use electronic esources, think critically about problems and make informed decisions - skills that will serve them well for a lifetime of learning.
Early Learning Center (ELC)
The ELC offers high-quality childcare for children ages 3 months - 6 years in a nurturing environment. The ELC provides on-site training for students enrolled in BC early childhood education programs, as well as parenting resources for community members.
Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute
You'll find top-quality career programs in Nursing, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Fire Sciences, Alcohol/Drug Counseling, Early Childhood Education, and Parent Education in BC's newest Institute.
Life Science Informatics Center
The U.S. Department of Labor has selected BC to create a national Life Science Informatics Center of Excellence, to develop biomedical informatics skill standards and curricula and provide training programs in the field of biomedical informatics.
National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET)
The NWCET has won national and international recognition for development of skills standards in information technology (IT) career areas. Through partnerships with business, education and government, the NWCET strives to develop and advance IT education through educational programs, courseware and instructor training. Learn more about the diverse components of the NWCET:
The Women's Center
The Women's Center provides men and women with one-on-one career coaching assistance, non-traditional career information, referral to scholarship sources and community resources, and career transition and life planning classes for students and community members.