Learning no longer stops at graduation from high school or college, it is a life-long process and Port Townsend offers many possibilities to broaden your horizon. Technical innovation related to the internet and interactive telecommunications have enabled college course from any institution in the world available. Government innovations have dismantled walls which previously separated colleges from one another, making more options available to Jefferson County residents than ever before.
The Jefferson Education Consortium center can help you find what you are looking for, call them at 360-379-4043.
There are an increasing number of local vocational opportunities and programs from woodworking to massage.
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Universities and Colleges
Chapman University at Bangor - Although the main campus is in Orange, Calif, Chapman University has a Silverdale Campus and has distance learning options.
360-779-2040
Toll Free 1-800-578-2427
Fax 360-779-1011
P.O. Box 2120
Silverdale, WA 98383
Community Learning Center - Washington State University Cooperative Extension
360-379-5610
Fax 360-379-5617
201 W. Patison
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Goddard College (VT) - MFA in Creative Writing Program Residency at Fort Worden in collaboration with Centrum.
Peninsula College at Port Townsend - Comprehensive Community College
360-385-4605
Fax 360-385-4570
298 Battery Way in Fort Worden State Park
Port Townsend, WA 98368
University of Washington - Offers distance learning for students on the Olympic Peninsula. Call specific programs:
Steps to Success
1-800-543-2320
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
1-800-736-5000
School of Social Work
360-417-6485
Western Washington University - Works in partnership with Peninsula College offering residents the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies, Human Services and Education.
360-379-5610
Fax 360-379-5617
201 W. Patison
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Call Specific Programs:
Environmental Policy/Environmental Science
360-417-6521
Fax 360-417-6523
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Elementary Teacher Education/School Administration
Silverdale, WA 98383
Jefferson Education Center - The Jefferson Education Center (JEC) in Port Hadlock was established in 1999 to provide a central location that is easily accessible for adults to return to, or continue, their education in east Jefferson County. The JEC provides client services and facilities for partner colleges and universities to provide on-site or distance learning opportunities in a large variety of degree and continuing education programs.
Vocational and Other Educational Options
Port Townsend School of Woodworking - The Wood Stooges (Jim Tolpin, John Marckworth and Tim Lawson) founded the School and are based at the Fort Worden State Park in the Old Power Plant (Building 315).
200 Battery Way, Fort Worden, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Adventuress - Sound Experience helps Protect Puget Sound Through Education aboard the historic Schooner Adventuress.
Dynamic Facilitation Skills
Jim Rough:
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1040 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Annapurna Center for Self Healing - Offering education and healing retreats through hands-on experience in Live Organic Vegan cuisine, Reflexology, Colon hydrotherapy, Far infared sauna, steam room, cranio-sacral therapy, stress management, moderate exercise, Yoga and meditation.
Robin Sharan: 360-385-2909
538 Adams Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Centrum - Presenting a broad range of creative educational workshops, which bring together gifted instructors and avid learners.
360-385-3102
Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding - Presenting a broad range of creative educational workshops, which bring together gifted instructors and avid learners.
360-385-4948
42 N. Water Street, Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Olympic Park Institute - Natural History, Olympic Field Seminars, Elderhostels
360-928-3720
111 Barnes Point Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363
See also Recreation: Swimming and Diving
Port Townsend Marine Science Center - A non-profit organization formed to promote an understanding of the marine and aquatic sciences.
360-385-5582
532 Battery Way,, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Port Townsend School of Massage - An accredited vocational school providing comprehensive programs that enable their graduates to work as Licensed Massage practitioners.
360-379-4066
PO Box 1055, 617 Tyler, Port Townsend, WA 98368
PTSLUG - Local Macintosh computer user group
Port Townsend, WA 98368
SISIUTL Center for Learning - Provides assessment/instruction/classes/workshops/consultation for learning differences/difficulties for youth and adults.
360-379-1223
230 Taylor Street Suite C., Port Townsend, WA 98368
Wild Olympic Salmon - Salmon Restoration
360-385-9329
301 Chimacum Rd., Port Hadlock, WA 98353
