Program Description

C-West provides experience in the skilled trades through classroom learning and paid internships. Skilled trades include crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, auto mechanics, electrical work and more. The class is based at Rainier Beach High School and meets from 12:30-2:15 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students meet at an off campus internship site from 12:05-3:30. Students will be earn money as they work under the supervision of a journey-level mentor. Internship sponsors include City of Seattle, King County, King County Dept. of Transportation, Painters and Allied Trades, and Port of Seattle.

Prerequisite

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Be a junior or senior in Seattle Public Schools
• Have high school counselor’s approval
• Complete an interview

Location

Rainier Beach High School

Time

• 12:30 – 2:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Rainier Beach High School
• 12:05-3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at an Internship site

Length

1 Semester, Fall or Spring semester

Credits

1.0 credit for two CTE courses and .5 Applied Math credit = 1.5 credits

Questions regarding the program should be directed to Richard Ely at rbely@seattleschools.org
To apply, please contact your Career & College Center Specialist or Counselor