Spokane Community College

What Spokane Community College does

Spokane Community College (SCC) is a public community college founded in 1963 and operated under the Community Colleges of Spokane district alongside Spokane Falls Community College. The institution delivers associate degrees, certificates, adult basic education, and workforce training across more than 90 areas of study and over 100 academic and career-technical programs, spanning allied health (nursing, surgical technology, radiology, respiratory care, pharmacy technician), skilled trades (welding, HVAC, machining, automotive, heavy equipment diesel, aviation maintenance), business and culinary programs, and university-transfer pathways. Its core delivery platform combines Canvas LMS, Panopto, Respondus, the ctcLink student information system, and Microsoft 365, with a Tableau-backed institutional-effectiveness dashboard and a Rave Mobile Safety emergency notification system. Outreach is multi-channel: a dedicated Outreach and Recruitment team, a Student Ambassador program, an active newsroom, social media presence on X/Facebook/YouTube/Instagram/LinkedIn, and four annual start dates.

SCC serves a diverse student base spanning traditional college-age enrollees, dual-enrollment high school students via Running Start and CTE Dual Credit, adult learners pursuing GED/HSE/ESL credentials, workforce trainees in apprenticeships and journeyman programs, and adults aged 50+ through the ACT 2 continuing-education program. The college operates five physical campuses: a main Spokane campus at 1810 North Greene Street with 16+ buildings, plus rural branch campuses in Colville, Inchelium, Newport, and Republic that extend access into Stevens and Ferry Counties. Additional institutional touchpoints include apprenticeship and journeyman training centers, an Adult Education Center, an eLearning division, a Corrections Education presence at Airway Heights, and indirect reach into the Fairchild Air Force Base community through SFCC.

SCC's economic model is that of a public, state-funded community college: tuition is set by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, supplemented by state appropriations, Pell Grants, Washington College Grant, the Virginia White Memorial ACT 2 Scholarship, and competitive federal grants. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The college is governed by a Board of Trustees and is led by President Dr. Jenni Martin (appointed permanently July 2024), VP of Student Services Patrick Tanner (August 2024), and VP of Instruction Jaclyn Jacot (April 2025). Notable institutional positioning includes a partnership with Boeing, NASA, and Spirit AeroSystems through the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) Tech Hub, which is competing for a $220 million federal implementation grant.

Name

Spokane Community College

Legal name

Community Colleges of Spokane

Website

https://scc.spokane.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Spokane Community College is a public, state-funded community college founded in 1963 in Spokane, Washington, serving traditional students, dual-enrollment high schoolers, adult learners, and workforce trainees across 90+ areas of study and 100+ programs at five campuses in Eastern Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical training
• Workforce development
• Adult basic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Spokane Community College delivers credit and non-credit postsecondary education across more than 90 areas of study, awarding associate degrees (including the Associate in Arts DTA for transfer to four-year universities), applied associate degrees, and short-term certificates in allied health, technical trades, business, and the sciences. Courses are delivered in person at a main Spokane campus and four rural branch campuses (Colville, Inchelium, Newport, Republic) as well as online and hybrid via Canvas LMS. The college also runs workforce training, registered apprenticeships, adult basic education, GED preparation, ESL, dual enrollment (Running Start and CTE Dual Credit), ACT 2 continuing education for adults 50+, and the AAMMC Tech Hub partnership with Boeing, NASA, and Spirit AeroSystems for advanced aerospace materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health Sciences Programs Allied health and nursing programs leading to certificates and associate or bachelor's degrees, including Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Radiology Technology, Respiratory Care (Bachelor), Surgical Technology, and Vascular Technology. Targeted at students entering healthcare careers.
• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Center
• Running Start and CTE Dual Credit
• Adult Basic Education, GED, and ESL
• ACT 2 Continuing Education (Adults 50+)
• eLearning (Online and Hybrid Courses)
• AAMMC Tech Hub Aerospace Materials Workforce Program Advanced aerospace materials research and engineering workforce development program operated as a partnership with Boeing, NASA, and Spirit AeroSystems through the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) Tech Hub. Targeted at students and engineers entering the aerospace industry.
• Bigfoot Careers / Sasquatch Careers Job Board

Quantifiable outcome

• Four start dates per year allow students flexibility in beginning their education
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Major industry partner in the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) Tech Hub competing for a $220 million federal implementation grant. Boeing's involvement connects SCC students to advanced aerospace materials development and engineering workforce pipelines in the Inland Northwest.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025NASA is a key partner in the AAMMC Tech Hub initiative, supporting the development of advanced aerospace materials and training engineers for the aerospace industry. NASA involvement signals a nationally significant R&D and workforce development partnership.
• Spirit AeroSystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Spirit AeroSystems is a major industry partner in the AAMMC Tech Hub, contributing to the national aerospace testbed and educational center project. The partnership supports workforce training in aerospace materials and engineering disciplines.
• Spokane Area Workforce Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Building 50 alongside SCC's eLearning division, the Spokane Area Workforce Development Council partners with SCC to align workforce training programs with regional employer needs, supporting job placement and career pathways for students.
• Work Source Spokane AffiliateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork Source Spokane Affiliate provides workforce development resources and connections to employment services for SCC students and graduates, supporting job placement outcomes.
• Fairchild Air Force Base Center (via SFCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFCC operates a center at Fairchild Air Force Base, serving military personnel and their families with educational programs, demonstrating SCC district's commitment to serving military communities in Eastern Washington.
• Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)coreOthersSCC is governed and coordinated through SBCTC, which sets tuition rates, policy frameworks, and statewide transfer agreements. This relationship ensures curriculum alignment, state funding, and statewide reciprocity for transfer students.
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)coreOthersSCC and SFCC are both accredited by NWCCU, which signifies compliance with higher education standards. NWCCU processes student complaints and ensures institutional accountability.
• Spokane County and Regional EmployersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCC maintains apprenticeship and journeyman training programs in partnership with local and regional employers in trades such as HVAC, electrical maintenance, automotive, heavy equipment, welding, and machining, aligning curriculum with industry workforce needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Walla Walla Community College: Washington community college operating multiple campuses and correctional education programs; comparable in workforce training, apprenticeship pathways, and rural service area characteristics.
• Whatcom Community College: Washington State community college offering similar associate transfer degrees and CTE programs; comparable institution in size, funding profile, and SBCTC oversight.
• Tacoma Community College: Larger Washington State community college with a comparable academic and CTE program mix, Open Doors / Running Start-style dual enrollment participation, and similar Canvas/ctcLink-based delivery.
• Pierce College: Washington community college with two campuses (Puyallup and Fort Steilacoom); comparable dual-campus delivery model, open-door admissions, and CTE emphasis including healthcare and trades.
• Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC): Sister institution within the Community Colleges of Spokane district; shares governance, ctcLink SIS, accreditation, and the Fairchild AFB center, making it the most direct operational peer for admissions, transfer pathways, and shared services comparison.
• Columbia Basin College: Tri-Cities area Washington community college running similar associate degree, CTE, and workforce development programs, including healthcare and technical trades, under the same SBCTC funding framework.
• Big Bend Community College: Washington State community college serving a rural Eastern Washington region (Moses Lake area), with similar CTE emphasis, open-door admissions, and comparable reliance on SBCTC funding and state appropriations.
• Bellingham Technical College: Washington technical college operating under SBCTC with a heavier CTE/applied technology focus (similar to SCC's technical education cluster), making it relevant as a CTE-emphasis comparator within the same state system.
• Yakima Valley College: Washington community college serving a largely rural, agricultural region with strong ESL, ABE/GED, and CTE programs; directly comparable in adult basic education and workforce development scale.
• Wenatchee Valley College: Washington State community college with rural campus extension in Omak, offering CTE, transfer, and adult education programs; comparable dual-campus rural delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCofSpokane
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKHyAbGEMhgZ8Ago8jSmVhw
• Facebookfacebook.com/171513106204808
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/33535
• Instagraminstagram.com/spokanecommunitycollege

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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