On November 13, students, faculty, and staff from the Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) program gathered on the Bellevue College campus for their Fall Quarter Service Learning Project.
This quarter, OLSBC worked with Birthday Dreams, an organization that provides birthday parties to underprivileged children throughout King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. According to Birthday Dream, “[t]hese parties include everything- gifts, cake, tableware, party hats, goodie bags, balloons, juice, and games,” and they partner with over 80 shelters in area.
The OLSBC program helped bring these parties to life by creating birthday hats and “pin-the-candle on the cupcake” games.
Service Learning is an important part of the OLSBC curriculum. We’ve partnered with several organizations over the years for these projects, such as Seattle Children’s Hospital, Birthday Dreams, Tavon Center, and Full Life Care.
“Service Projects are important because you gain new experiences and skills by giving back to the community.”
Samantha, OLS Student
About Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College
Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) is an associate degree program for students with learning disabilities. In our uniquely supportive skills-based program, students apply academic knowledge through community activities, service learning and social experiences. Students identify a career pathway, gain marketable, workplace-ready competencies, develop better interpersonal skills and complete an internship in alignment with their career goals.
Learn more about our program at an upcoming Information Session, open to all prospective students, family members/guardians, educators, counselors and other service providers. Come learn why OLS Bellevue College is one of the best colleges for students with learning disabilities.
Last Updated December 5, 2024