ELEVATE
Empowering Learners to Excel Through Vocational Advancement Training & Education
The ELEVATE program is funded by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) 
Currently, *45.9% of adults ages 25 to 44 in Washington State do not have a post-secondary credential. ELEVATE hopes to reduce barriers to education and make it easier for Adult Learners to obtain certificates or degrees (*Source: WSAC Staff (2024, November 4). SAP Dashboard. Washington Student Achievement Council.
Strategies
Academic Credit for Prior Learning (ACPL)
If you have certificates or learned experience from work or places other than college, you might be eligible for college credit for skills that you have. This is called Academic Credit for Prior Learning (ACPL).
The following community organizations have classes that are already eligible for college credit at EvCC:
Evergreen Goodwill Job Training and Education Center:
- ABE Computer & Mobile Basics
- ABE Microsoft Word & Google Docs
- ABE Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
- ABE Microsoft PowerPoint & Google Slides
Volunteers of America:
- Basic Mediator Training
- Family Mediator Training
- Practicum and Co-mediation work
Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI):
- Classes are currently being evaluated, check back later
If you have work or military experience, please use Credit Predictor Pro
To be awarded credit you must be a student pursuing a certificate or degree at EvCC.
Translate and evaluate foreign transcripts
Do you have a degree from another country in a language other than English? ELEVATE believes that no matter where you did the learning, that it should count!
We use grant funds to pay for transcript translation for EvCC students pursuing a degree here. Your prior degree might help you get credits here at EvCC
Increase sense of belonging for Adult Learners
Visit our Belonging Center in Parks Student Union (PSU) 307! This newly furnished space features dynamic seating, charging stations, cozy spots to study, and books and toys to keep your kids occupied.
Located near the Financial Aid and Workforce Funding departments, the Belonging Center’s location allows you to check in with the funding you need to get started. We are also located by a computer use space for you to use as needed.
We believe that creating a sense of belonging increases the likelihood of success throughout your college experience.
Partner with community organizations
ELEVATE understands the importance of community support and engagement. We work to partner with community organizations that work with Adult Learners to facilitate referrals, coordinate services, and make sure any Adult Learner who is interested has multiple on ramps to a certificate or degree.
We currently partner with Evergreen Goodwill’s Job Training and Education Center as well as LETI (the Latino Educational Training Institute) with more partnerships currently being developed.
If you are a community organization that works with Adult Learners and would like to be involved, please contact elevate@everettcc.edu.
College navigation support
Check here soon for upcoming college support workshops.
Want to be contacted by a staff member for help? Fill out an ELEVATE interest form.
Everett Community College adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations. Download the FERPA Policy.
