OLS News

OLS Intro to Theater Gets Intro to Playwright 

Award-winning playwright Barbara Lindsay recently visited the OLS Bellevue College Intro to Theater course, performed one of her newest plays, and led a discussion with students.  Actor/writer Lindsay, based in Seattle, has won many awards and playwriting residencies. Her plays have been performed around the country and internationally. “Every continent except Antarctica,” she reports. She ...more about OLS Intro to Theater Gets Intro to Playwright 


Jason Crull Joins OLSBC Program as Workforce Development Program Manager

Please join us in welcoming Jason Crull as the new Workforce Development Program Manager for the Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) program. Jason has dedicated his career to education and is passionate about supporting young adults as they transition into meaningful and independent post-secondary lives. He began his journey as a Job Coach ...more about Jason Crull Joins OLSBC Program as Workforce Development Program Manager




OLS Bellevue College Students Attend Donor & Scholar Reception

Three outstanding students from OLS Bellevue College (OLSBC) recently attended the BC Foundation’s Donor & Scholar Reception on Thursday, November 14th. This annual event brings together donors and scholarship recipients to celebrate their generosity and the impact of their contributions. It also recognizes the remarkable students whose lives are transformed by these gifts. OLSBC students ...more about OLS Bellevue College Students Attend Donor & Scholar Reception


From OLS Bellevue College to Salesforce: OLS Alumni Stories

Please join us in congratulating OLS Bellevue College (OLSBC) Alumna Mary, Class of 2024, on her recent hire at Salesforce. Mary works as an Office Assistant at Salesforce, completing various administrative tasks for her new role, including setting up/resetting conference and phone rooms, setting up computer desks, making spreadsheets for the lost and found, and taking ...more about From OLS Bellevue College to Salesforce: OLS Alumni Stories



OLS Bellevue College Students Create Cards for Birthday Dreams

On November 13, students, faculty, and staff from the Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) program gathered on the Bellevue College campus for their Fall Quarter Service Learning Project. This quarter, OLSBC worked with Birthday Dreams, an organization that provides birthday parties to underprivileged children throughout King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. According to Birthday ...more about OLS Bellevue College Students Create Cards for Birthday Dreams


Summertime at OLS Bellevue College

The summer quarter is busy for the Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) program. While the program's courses take a break until the fall, our program stays busy through summer volunteering! OLSBC Summer Volunteering OLSBC offers students entering their final year in our program the opportunity to volunteer with us over the summer. Summer ...more about Summertime at OLS Bellevue College


Jessica Salak Appointed Interim Associate Dean of the OLS Program

Please join us in welcoming Jessica Salak as the Interim Associate Dean of Occupational & Life Skills (OLS) Bellevue College. As you may recall, in July we announced that Pilar Lopez retired from her tenure as Associate Dean of the program. Jessica joined OLS in July 2022 as the Workforce Development Manager, and throughout her ...more about Jessica Salak Appointed Interim Associate Dean of the OLS Program