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Offers resources to help area residents develop and improve the technology skills. Includes training on Microsoft Office products, Google products, typing, and beginner computer training.

Bluebird Rides to medical and other appointments, chore services, friendly visits, tech coaching.

Provides field trips, monthly meetings, exercise classes, a fitness center, arts and crafts, computer classes, workshops and a recreation center for older adults.

Provides technical instruction in navigating smart phones, computers and internet for residents of Washington State.

Provides a regular schedule of: - Aerobics - Conditioning/strengthening - Yoga - Tai Chi - Dancing - Crafts - Painting - Creative writing - Nutrition - Enrichment - Travel - Social engagement events

Provides a wide range of technological learning opportunities and activities for youth, adults and seniors.  Computers and multimedia are used to provide programs which help develop skills, train tomorrow's leaders, encourage recreation and health, build community and connect residents to vital services.  RecTech is directed by an alliance of staff, managers and community advisory council members and is administered by the non-profit Associated Recreation Council in partnership with the City of Seattle.

Since 1999, Gay City has promoted substance use prevention that supports the development and self-determination of LGBTQ+ youth. We serve as a King County Safe Place for youth, and connect youth to safe and health-focused resources they seek. Gay City also offers two youth engagement programs: Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and Youth Advocacy Media (YAM): YAC is a group of LGBTQ youth (ages 12-20) that supports the development and implementation of effective marijuana/vaping prevention strategies. YAM is a group of LGBTQ youth (ages 12-20) from across the Greater Seattle Area that raise awareness about LGBTQ+ concerns by promoting affirming prevention messages through various media channels.

Offers the following services for seniors:   -  Computer mentoring and classes -  In-home computer repair -  Skill development   Computer lab with Internet access is also available, open to all ages.

Provides a 3-week online job readiness course, combined with one-on-one job placement assistance. Program covers job readiness skills, 30-second commercials, revamping resumes, networking, interviewing, communication skills, online applications, Microsoft Office skills, soft skills and more.

Focused primarily on computers and iPad/iPhone use, this course meets weekly to instruct adult and elder clients on basic technology use in order to help them develop skills necessary for employment and day-to-day needs and opportunities. The course also teaches clients to use technology and social media to maintain communication, navigate around the city and stay connected with their community. Our clients are given new means to assimilate to their new home. This, along with the relationships forged among clients and volunteers, helps build confidence and prevents the isolation common to immigrant communities. In the iPhone/iPad section, clients learn to optimize its functions, which includes image sharing, translating text, apps downloading (i.e., Zoom, app’s function), map utilizing, storage managing, etc. The Digital Literacy section includes a bilingual Vietnamese and English computer manual, which provides a comprehensive understanding of the basic computer functions and tips to becoming familiar with the computer programs

Offers Adult Basic Education programs that include classes for: basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school GED, writing and math, college entrance preparation. Also offers job search assistance.

Power Hour matches kids with tutors during an organized homework period and provides a study space.  Computer access and basic computer skills tutoring is available.  Middle and high school students have their own teen space.   Also offers Project Learn, a homework assistance and tutorial program.  Facilitates interactive work and computer learning center activities to enhance skill levels in collaboration with area schools.  Opportunities for STEM-based activities like chess, Lego Robotics and coding are offered along with quiet reading.

Offers a wide range of enriching activities for youth.   Programs for children focus on sports, teamwork and individual skills. Programs for young adults help develop life skills, including: accounting, computer skills, financial planning, foreign languages, grant writing, photography, programming, web design and writing.

Coordinates group activities, including arts and crafts, bridge, games, classes, entertainment and a computer lab.

Offers services and workshops for job seekers. Services for all job seekers: - Job postings, a job bank with computers, resume assistance, phones and fax machine, open computer lab - Resume, cover letter, interview skills and technology workshops - Job fairs, hiring events, employer panels and industry forums - Full service Learning Center operated by Renton Technical College offering ESL, Adult Basic Education, GED and the High School 21+ diploma program. Employment workshops include the following classes: - Computer Assisted Job Search: Provides tools and assistance to conduct an effective job search. This includes setting up an email account, learning where to apply online, completing an online application, converting a resume to text only, posting a resume online and learning about career exploration tools. Basic computer skills are required. - Beginning Internet: Teaches how to use the Internet for job search purposes. No computer experience necessary, however Keyboarding and Mouse class highly encouraged as a prerequisite. - Beginning PC Skills: Computer tutorial to help gain speed and confidence on a computer. Will teach how to manipulate a computer and create a document, as well as how to improve typing speed. All levels are welcome. - Mock Interview: Teaches valuable interviewing tips and provides the opportunity to practice frequently in a supportive and realistic environment. - Resume Critique: Provides resume critique and assistance from an employment specialist. Must have an electronic version of your resume, either on a flash drive or within/attached to an email. Must have two job descriptions of jobs you wish to apply to. Limit 8 people per workshop. - Resume & Cover Letters: Teaches how to write a compelling cover letter and resume. Basic computer skills and/or typing experience preferred. - Women's Worth & Rights in the Workplace: Provides tips and tools for effectively evaluating your worth and negotiation power. Will also cover local, state and federal labor standards and what to do when your rights at work are violated. - Interview Skills: Practice responding to typical interview questions and begin the necessary preparation to ace a job interview.

Offers STEM programming in the High Point community for teens to increase the desire and connection to STEM career fields, while building a sense of community and social skills in teens. This is an after-school, youth development program supported by mentors from the University of Washington.

Offers an enrichment program for students currently in grades K-8. Classes are intended to provide intellectually ambitious students with challenge, inspiration and fun, in a collaborative, supportive learning environment. They are not intended to move students ahead in the standard curriculum but rather to explore topics not usually covered in the K-8 classroom.    Classes meet for 50 minutes per week on Saturdays on the UW campus, for eight sessions each quarter; no Saturday Program in the summer. There will be no homework, though optional activities may be provided for outside of class.

Provides a wide range of technological learning opportunities and activities for youth, adults and seniors.  Computers and multimedia are used to provide programs which help develop skills, train tomorrow's leaders, encourage recreation and health, build community and connect residents to vital services.  RecTech is directed by an alliance of staff, managers and community advisory council members and is administered by the non-profit Associated Recreation Council in partnership with the City of Seattle.

Provides housing assistance, ESL classes, basic computer skills classes and job readiness computer classes. Limited child care may be available.

The After School Program provides year-round enriching activities designed to support youth in their academic, social-emotional, and life skills development. Offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically through personalized assistance, targeted literacy development, diverse enrichment activities, and access to technology. Beyond academics, the program promotes social-emotional well-being and life skills through a variety of recreational indoor and outdoor activities, including amateur sports teams such as basketball, flag football, and soccer. These team-based sports provide opportunities for youth to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience while staying active and engaged. Additionally, field trips and enrichment groups further support personal growth and foster a sense of community and belonging. During the summer, the Summer Splash program combats the "summer slide" by reinforcing literacy and math skills to help students maintain and improve their academic performance. Also partners with the Kent School District to provide free summer lunches for youth under 18 at all three program locations. The program operates at three King County Housing Authority sites. Each community recreation center features computer labs, activity rooms, teen spaces, and a variety of recreational and educational programming to create a well-rounded experience. Students also receive healthy snacks to stay energized and focused. The program focuses on key life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while fostering both soft and durable skills. With the guidance of positive adult role models, youth are empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.

Operates a computer lab with internet access, printing and several software suites for LGBTQ youth. Lab is supervised by trained volunteers.

Offers a youth empowerment program that incorporates mentoring and leadership training.  Programming includes: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Lab Program, the Robotics and Computer Literacy program, Kalahi, a Filipino-American folk dance group and an Adopt-a-street program.

Offers computer classes, recreational activities, physical fitness awareness and ballroom dance classes.

Offers year-round academically-oriented short courses, for elementary, middle and high school students. In-Person and Online Formats. Classes are led by highly qualified and experienced instructors who engage students in fun and innovative ways.

Offers non-credit community service courses designed to meet the needs of the community for professional and personal enrichment. Subject areas include the following and many others:   -  Arts and crafts -  Business and careers   -  Family life -  Fitness, sports and wellness -  Home and garden care -  Music