Seattle Vocational Institute
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Former names | Washington Institute of Applied Technology |
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| Type | Vocational-technical school |
| Established | 1987 |
| Dean | Maureen Shadair |
| Location | , , United States |
| Website | svi |
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The Seattle Vocational Institute was a constituent institution of Seattle Central College, a public community college in Seattle, Washington. It was founded as the Washington Institute of Applied Technology in 1987 and took its name in 1991.[1] It was located in the Central District and closed permanently in 2018.
Basic and Transitional Studies
Seattle Vocational Institute’s instructional programs were 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.
SVI offered 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 was the running start program at SVI.
Allied Health
SVI's Allied Health programs included Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant and Phlebotomy
Business Computers
SVI's Business Computer program offered a certificate in Computer Support Technician, and has offered certificated programs in Administrative Office Professional and Foundation: Office Clerk.
