The introduction of these programs at WSU Everett means that the computer science department at EvCC is growing steadily. Graber estimates a 20% year to year growth. EvCC offers both C++ and Java tracks and has a relatively large offering of computer science classes for a community college. 

For currently employed and newly hired software engineers and data professionals, EvCC's Corporate & Continuing Education Center offers software testing, quality assurance, data management, Cloud, and programming training. Classes are available at CCEC's locations in Everett, Bothell, Kirkland, or online.

"We just revised our business intelligence certificate program to make it fully online," said EvCC Executive Director of Contract Training Ray Kubista. "Our goal is to make training options as convenient as possible for working professionals."

Kubista notes that professionals in technology fields are also able to take classes to help them better their management skills that might be necessary for them to take the next step up in their company. And businesses can even schedule customized training through the college.

"We are fortunate enough to have educational options that meet a number of needs in our communities - whether it is degree programs preparing students to start a new job or transfer to a four year institution, or for more experienced employees to get advanced training." said Kubista. "There are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of high quality training to meet the growing needs of the technology industry around us."