Community colleges around Olympia?

Hey everyone, looks like my family might be moving to the Olympia area and I'm considering continuing my education at a community college there. Can anyone share a bit about the community colleges around Olympia?

Sure, Olympia, Washington, has several strong community colleges in the vicinity that are both affordable and offer a great stepping stone to four-year degree programs or career training. Here are a couple of options you might consider.

1. South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC): This is the closest community college to Olympia. SPSCC offers over 100 degree and certificate programs. Many students start their academic journey at this school and then transfer to a four-year institution, but there are also solid career training programs in fields like nursing, automotive technology, and culinary arts.

2. Pierce College: Although the main campus is located in Lakewood, Pierce College has multiple locations that may be feasible depending on where exactly you'll be living. They offer a wide array of associate degrees and certificate programs. It's particularly known for its robust online education programs which could provide additional flexibility.

3. Tacoma Community College (TCC): This is a bit further north, but could be an option depending on your commuting preferences. They have more than 60 degree and certificate programs with strong transfer programs in fields such as Computer Science, Business, and Health Sciences.

Please keep in mind that while location is significant, it's just as crucial, if not more so, to find a school that offers the coursework and resources relevant to your goals. I would recommend researching into each of these options, visiting them if possible, and discussing your academic and career goals with their advising office before making a decision.