Wellness at EvCC
In our commitment to fostering a thriving work environment, the College has created the Wellness Program - an initiative designed to contribute to and support a culture of well-being. The Wellness Team is composed of EvCC employees who share a desire to promote healthy practices. The Wellness Team works to identify and implement events and activities that support the whole person by addressing the five essential elements of well-being: Social, Health, Financial, Community, and Career. Our comprehensive approach ensures that employees are supported in every aspect of their life, both within and beyond the workplace.
Social Well-Being: We encourage strong social connections among employees through team-building activities and social events.
Health, Mental and Physical Well-Being: Our wellness initiatives encompass fitness classes, nutrition guidance, and access to a wide range of wellness resources.
Financial Well-Being: Financial wellness workshops offer guidance on budgeting, saving, retirement planning and exploration of benefits offered at the College.
Community Engagement: We empower employees to give back to their communities through volunteering opportunities. Engaging with local organizations creates a sense of purpose and social responsibility.
Career Development: In partnership with Human Resources, our focus on career growth includes training and continuous learning opportunities. Clear pathways for advancement and performance inspire professional development.
Wellness Classes
EvCC Wellness Classes: EvCC offers free employee Wellness classes throughout the year. Classes are held virtually or in-person at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center. These classes are open to community members, for a fee. See below schedule for detailed information.
Spring 2024 Wellness Class
We are continuing to offer a Midday class during Spring Quarter 2024. This class are open to community members, for a fee. Full-time employees can enroll and participate in Wellness classes for free! Currently, all of our Wellness Classes are offered virtually via Zoom.
These classes are open to community members, for a fee. Employees can enroll and participate in these Wellness classes for free! Currently, all of our Wellness Classes are offered virtually via Zoom.
Interested in signing up as a community member? Email wellness@everettcc.edu for payment information, and register online. 
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Midday Strong Nation (previously known as "Strong by Zumba") - $50 community member rate
- Tuesday/ Thursday 12:15-1:00pm
- April 9 - June 13
- Equipment encouraged: Yoga mat
Regular Wellness Activities
As an EvCC employee, below are some of the events that you can anticipate throughout the year and we hope you will enjoy them!
- Pedometer Challenge - Annual friendly competition with teams, weekly prizes and more!
- Lunch & Learn Events - Participants bring brown bag lunches and learn about topics related to Wellness (finances, nutrition, stress management etc.)
- Employee Wellness Day - Local vendors and resources come to campus to provide EvCC Employees with a well-rounded approach to Wellness
- 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
- Campus Swap & Shop
- Chili Cookoff
- Cooking Challenges
- Food Day
- Governor's Walk for SmartHealth
- Lunch & Learn Sessions
- Soupsgiving
- Turkey Trot
And many more unique activities, events, and sessions. Be sure to check out the Wellness Calendar 
for current events.
Wellness in Action
EvCC has been a tobacco-free campus since 2012. Our employees may choose to use the Walt Price Student Fitness Center, and there are plenty of beautiful walking paths and areas on and around campus. We offer healthy food and beverage options for purchase, and employees also have access to SmartHealth (Washington State's voluntary wellness program that supports PEBB benefits subscribers on their journey toward living well. It is included in PEBB benefits at no cost to employees.) Additionally, the Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available as a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees.
Awards
Recently, the EvCC Wellness Team was awarded the Zo8 Award! The Zo8 Award recognizes organizations for completing the eight standards for one year. This means that we have:
- Gained Leadership Support
- Formed a Wellness Team
- Collected Data
- Created a Plan
- Selected and Promoted Activities
- Created Policies
- Evaluated Progress
- Shared Results
Our campus was also recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksite at a Gold level by the American Heart Association (AHA)! According to the AHA, this means we have not only recognized the importance of a healthy workplace for our employees but have taken important steps to create a culture of wellness by providing support to employees. This year, EvCC is one of only 2 Higher Education Institutions nationwide to achieve Gold Level recognition, and the only Higher Education institution in Washington State to achieve recognition from AHA publicly!
We are 1 of only 18 Higher Education institutions who received the Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite Award, and 1 of only 25 institutions nationally who received both the Platinum award and Worksite Innovation award in 2015!
Email wellness@everettcc.edu for more information or find out how to get involved!