2 - Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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Support Services 3<br />
Support Services for Students continued<br />
www.lwtech.edu/support_services<br />
PLACEMENT TESTING<br />
The college requires COMPASS placement testing<br />
for enrollment in English, math and many technical<br />
and academic classes. Students pursuing a degree or<br />
certificate must take the compass test before enrolling.<br />
TEAS<br />
Dental Hygiene, Nursing and other allied health programs<br />
require the TEAS test as part <strong>of</strong> the admission process.<br />
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT<br />
Selecting a career and an appropriate training program<br />
are major life decisions. Whether it is your first time in the<br />
employment field or you are changing careers, you are<br />
making an investment with both your time and money.<br />
Make sure it is the right decision before you start training!<br />
To assist you in career exploration, the Employment<br />
Resource Center at <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Washington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a free Career Choice Workshop. Explore your interests,<br />
research current occupational information and learn about<br />
resources to assist you in exploring your career options.<br />
Additional interest and personality assessments are available<br />
on an individual basis. Contact the Employment Resource<br />
Center at (425) 739-8113 for more information.<br />
THE BASIC FOOD, EMPLOYMENT<br />
& TRAINING PROGRAM (BFET)<br />
West Building, W207 | (425) 573-5811<br />
www.lwtech.edu/bfet<br />
The BFET program is a federally funded program<br />
designed to support students receiving federal food<br />
stamps and who are enrolled in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional-technical<br />
program or Basic Skills (ABED or GED).<br />
Benefits may include:<br />
funding for books and related supplies<br />
tuition assistance<br />
childcare assistance through Working<br />
Connections Childcare (DSHS)<br />
career & educational advising<br />
job search assistance and resources<br />
eligibility for food stamps if previously denied<br />
BOOKSTORE<br />
East Building, E127 | (425) 739-8108 | Fax: (425) 576-0033<br />
www.lwtech.edu/bookstore<br />
The bookstore sells textbooks for all classes. If you are<br />
considering textbook rental, we rent many titles, both in<br />
physical and digital form. Some digital titles are for sale<br />
as well. In addition, the bookstore stocks course related<br />
supplies such as notebooks, binders, s<strong>of</strong>tware, and class<br />
required kits. Most course related items are available on our<br />
website; enter www.bkstr.com, and then follow directions<br />
to LWIT Bookstore. Web orders can be shipped or picked up<br />
in the store. Store hours are posted on the website and in<br />
quarterly class schedules. The store also stocks snacks, chips,<br />
sodas, energy drinks, candy, gum, and sundries.<br />
COUNSELING<br />
West Building, W207 | (425) 739-8300<br />
Counselors can assist students with educational, career,<br />
or personal needs so students can successfully complete<br />
their college training. Short-term counseling services<br />
are confidential and available at no charge to students.<br />
The emphasis is on providing support to students,<br />
teaching new coping skills, and accessing community<br />
resources. Counselors work with community agencies<br />
and organizations. When appropriate they make referrals<br />
to other agencies to support the student.<br />
DENTAL CLINIC<br />
East Building, E107 | (425) 739-8130<br />
www.lwtech.edu/dental_clinic<br />
Students receive quality dental care at a low cost in the<br />
college’s modern, fully equipped dental clinic. Licensed<br />
dentists are available by appointment to provide a wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> dental procedures. The clinic provides students<br />
in the dental assisting and dental hygiene programs<br />
with a practical experience environment. Please call to<br />
make an appointment.<br />
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES<br />
West Building, W207 | (425) 739-8300 | TDD: (425) 739-8109<br />
www.lwtech.edu/dss | dssinfo@lwtech.edu<br />
The college is committed to providing support services to<br />
students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Rehabilitation Act <strong>of</strong> 1973 and the Americans with<br />
Disabilities Act <strong>of</strong> 1990. Students who need assistance<br />
should make an appointment with the Disability Support<br />
Services (DSS) <strong>of</strong>fice by calling (425) 739-8300, in person<br />
in room W207, or via email at dssinfo@lwtech.edu.<br />
Support Services<br />
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