Seattle Vocational Institute

The Seattle Vocational Institute, along with North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, makes up the Seattle Colleges District. The vocational school was founded as the Washington Institute of Applied Technology in 1987 and took its present name in 1991. It is located in the Central District.AcademicsSeattle Vocational Institute’s instructional programs are structured into five major divisions, each with its own recognized certifications: Basic and Transitional Studies, Allied Health, Business Computers, Cosmetology, and Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training.Basic and Transitional StudiesSVI also offers Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, English for non-native speakers, Adult Basic Education courses to improve reading, writing, grammar and math skills, and programs geared for high school students, including Bright Future which is the running start program at SVI.Allied HealthSVI's Allied Health programs include Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant and PhlebotomyBusiness ComputersSVI's Business Computer program currently offers a certificate in Computer Support Technician, and has offered certificated programs in Administrative Office Professional and Foundation: Office Clerk.