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Expansion of AppConnect NW network

The Seattle area is home to a growing number of technology companies and technology roles. In response to that growth, colleges in the AppConnect NW network have produced nearly 200 graduates with Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees in software and application development – and another 300+ students are currently enrolled across the partner colleges. BAS degrees were launched in Washington to help meet statewide goals of increasing the number of baccalaureate degrees awarded in our state, and information technology…

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Alumni Spotlight: Melissa

After working for more than 10 years, Melissa decided it was time to go back to school and become the first in her family to earn a college degree. Now, Melissa works in the technology industry and gives back to the community. Continue reading to hear her story.

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Alumni Spotlight: Chris

Chris is a military veteran who, after earning an applied bachelor’s degree from Green River College’s Software Development program, is excelling in a new technology career. Read more about his journey, in his own words.

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Tech Industry Experts Help Shape Curriculum

As the tech industry continues to grow in the Seattle area, many employers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire enough skilled workers to meet their needs. It’s not just the big names of Amazon, Google, and Microsoft that need a pipeline of talented developers; 90% of the state’s information and communication technology companies have fewer than 20 employees, and companies across every industry – retail, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, and others – are evidence of the idea that every company…

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