Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) recently discovered that it was the victim of a data breach incident. With the privacy and security of our organization, its students, faculty, staff, and other community members who trust and rely on us as our priority, we took quick and thorough steps to secure our systems and activate additional cybersecurity protocols. Additional information about this incident can be a found on the ๐Data Security Incident Page.
The college has a 60+ year history of providing quality technical and professional training to prepare students for today's careers and tomorrow's opportunities. We are a public two- and four-year college, governed by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), that offers over 100 professional-technical degree and certificate options, including an associate of applied science degree and a baccalaureate degree in applied design, as well as customized business and industry training.
We serve the Puget Sound region from our campuses in Kirkland and Redmond. Home to Microsoft, Nintendo, Boeing, and other prominent businesses, LWTech's employees enjoy living and working in a region offering an unsurpassed quality of life. We're one of Kirkland's largest employers with more than 700 full- and part-time staff. The college hires full- and part-time employees for various positions, including instructors, office and support staff, administrators, IT specialists, and maintenance and custodial staff.
If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact the Executive Director of HR at (425) 739-8212 or 711 (Washington Relay).
We usually contact applicants for interview by phone or email two to four weeks after the job closes. We select applicants for interview whose backgrounds best match the job's essential functions and qualifications.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) values equality of opportunity, human dignity, racial, cultural and ethnic diversity both as an educational institution and as an employer. The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The college complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment, educational programs and admissions, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Amendments of 2008, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act and the state law against discrimination, chapter 49.60 RCW.
LWTech is an open enrollment college open to all persons 18 years or older or those with a High School diploma or equivalent. LWTech offers over 100 degree and certificate options in programs leading to direct employment and provides English language courses to ensure those with limited English language skills will be able to participate.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities; requests may be made via LWTech.edu/reporting; TTD 711; or by email at student.services@lwtech.edu.
Inquiries regarding compliance procedures and complaints may be directed to the college's Affirmative Action Officer:
Meena Park
Vice President, Human Resources
Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX and Title II Coordinator
11605 132nd AVE NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8212
Washington Relay (TRS) 711
You may also use our online form to file Title IX complaints.
We are committed to promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment for LGBTQ students at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, and in order to do this, we need your help!
Federal law requires all new employees to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. You must submit these documents and complete an Employment Eligibility Form (I-9) within the first 3 days of employment.
For more information about safety and security, check out Campus Public Safety.
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Closed to the public
Sat-Sun, Closed
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is committed to providing access to information for all, therefore we are taking the following measures to ensure accessibility of the collegeโs public facing website (LWTech.edu), and third-party platforms utilized by students, staff, and community members.
The college is currently conducting an audit to determine the extent to which its website and third-party platforms are compliant.