AppendixA

ABE/GED/ESL - Adult Basic Education students review and improve basic skills in reading, writing and math to advance in a job, to pass college entrance exams or to meet personal goals. Our GED students review skills and learn test-taking strategies to pass the GED examination and receive a high school equivalency certificate. The ESL program provides classes in reading, writing, speaking, listening and technology to help non-native speakers improve their English for life skills, academic purposes and the workplace.
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The Career Education Options program offers out-of-school individuals aged 16 - 21, without a high school diploma, the chance to return to school for the education and job training needed for a successful career. The CEO program provides the needed tools to succeed in the college environment.

Career navigator – With a special grant from King County Workforce Development Council and the Aspen Institute, the career-navigator position works with students in the Automotive General Service Technician program, which provides automotive maintenance and repair training. The navigator works with students who face barriers such as a criminal history, TANF status, household income, education level, ESL, ABE, etc. The model has demonstrable success and the College is looking to expand the service to other programs.

I-BEST – Recognized by President Obama as an example of putting people back to work, the Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training program (I-BEST) targets students with deficits in English language, basic reading, math skills and life skills. At its core, the I-BEST idea puts two instructors in the same classroom. One presents the curriculum while the other helps students get over their particular barriers. Currently, the College offers the I-BEST model in four programs, including Automotive General Service Technician, Manufacturing/CNC Machinist, Technology for Professional Careers and Nursing Assistant Certified. Shoreline’s I-BEST program is the largest in the state.

International peer mentors – A program in the International Education program, the IPMs provide critical support to international students with both on- and off-campus challenges. Each year, the college hires four peer mentors to help with international student orientations, work with students, and plan very well-attended quarterly events that are both educational and fun for students with learning and program outcomes designed to help students persist and complete their educational goals. International

Peer Mentors - The International Education office has a very successful peer mentoring program that has been running since 2002.

Learning Center North at Shoreline Community College serves youth ages 16 to 21 who have not completed high school but who want to attain their GED and go on to college, technical training and/or employment. This program is operated in partnership with the King County Work Training Program.

Legislative Academy and Voice Academy (statewide conferences that teach students how to become engaged in the legislative process and voice their concerns about important issues) Since 2003 the Student Legislative Academy, organized by WACTC’s Council of Unions and Student Programs (CUSP) and SBCTC staff, has developed a cadre of students who are prepared to speak to legislators and their communities about the interests and needs of community and technical college students. The academy helps students become more knowledgeable about the legislative process and the system's legislative budget request.

Multicultural Week, which is an opportunity for students to attend or even plan workshops, events, and activities that are focused on multicultural understanding

Retention Project - SCC is participating in the Retention Project, our AmeriCorps member stays in contact with other Retention Project sites to share ideas for peer-mentoring programs through Washington Campus Compact. This year's member has visited four other schools (with a total of 8 Retention Project members and programs) to discuss best practices, hear about successes and challenges of different programs, and share ideas for improvement. They also stay in-touch with other RP sites through biweekly conference calls and online discussions on a program called Base Camp.

Students of Color Conference, where students learn about multiculturalism and gain leadership skills. Multicultural student services promotes the recruitment, retention and successful completion of educational programs for students of color. The Multicultural Student Services Directors Council (MSSDC) hosts the Students of Color Conference each year. MSSDC is a council in SBCTC.

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