South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC)

Partnering with WorkEx to Support Military Transitions

About SPSCC

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), located in Olympia, Washington, is committed to helping transitioning service members turn their military experience into successful civilian careers. SPSCC delivers high-quality education and training that blends classroom learning with hands-on practice, ensuring students complete each course with real-world skills and confidence.

How SPSCC Supports Transitioning Military Members

• Hands-On Training: SPSCC programs emphasize applied learning. Whether in healthcare labs, IT classrooms, or machining, automotive, and welding shops; students gain practical skills that mirror workplace demands.
• Embedded Certifications: Many programs include industry-recognized credentials directly within the curriculum, allowing students to graduate job-ready with certifications that employers value.
• On-the-Job Experience: Through internships, externships, apprenticeships, and strong employer partnerships, SPSCC students earn critical workplace experience while they complete their training.
• Dedicated Support Services: Veterans benefit from one-on-one advising, tutoring, and wraparound support, including help navigating VA education benefits, Workforce grants and additional financial assistance, and career placement resources.

Why SPSCC & WorkEx?

By partnering with WorkEx, SPSCC strengthens its mission to serve those who served our country. Together, we create seamless pathways to leverage military service for meaningful careers—connecting transitioning service members with education, credentials, and the professional experience needed to thrive in today’s workforce.

Direct Contacts:

Veteran & Military Services: [email protected]

Outreach: [email protected]

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking interns in a range of possible career fields. We have opportunities for most medical professions but would require candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. We also have opportunities in HR, administration, finance, IT, facilities/environmental services, nutrition services, security, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact us to determine if we have a path for your skillset and experience. All of our internships will give you the chance to interview for any available positions. We are located in Hermiston, OR, approximately 30 minutes commute from the Tri-Cities area and 3 hours from Portland and Seattle. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. 

Established in 1954, the GSMC plays a major role in meeting the medical needs in Northeast Oregon and is the largest entity in the Good Shepherd Health Care System. We are fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and boast state-of-the-art equipment not typically found in smaller hospitals. Vange John Memorial Hospice, Good Shepherd Clinic Pharmacy, Good Shepherd Medical Group, Home Health & Home Medical Equipment are affiliated divisions of Good Shepherd Health Care System. We offer a range of possible internship opportunities for transitioning Service Members; if you do not see an area that applies to you, please reach out to see what we can do.