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Stakeholder: Renton Technical College

Logo - Renton Technical CollegeFor 60 years, Renton Technical College has made dreams a reality for students training, retraining and upgrading their skills for rewarding careers. As the community has grown and changed, Renton Technical College has followed suit - offering exciting new programs and keeping abreast of cutting-edge technologies that have reshaped the workplace. Renton Technical College is one of 34 colleges in the State of Washington operated by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. Renton Technical College's mission is to prepare a diverse student population for work, fulfilling the employment needs of individuals, business and industry.

Approximately 16,000 students choose Renton Technical College each year as the place to learn a new skill. On average more than 95% of them are immediately employed upon graduation. The college offers Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates in over 70 program tracks in the medical, trades, business technology, technical, home and family life, and high-tech professions. Businesses utilize the college's resources through customized training delivered either on campus or at the workplace. Instructors come directly from industry to the classroom so students are assured of learning current practices and technologies in their chosen field.

For additional information regarding Renton Technical College contact:
Kathy Chavers, Public Information Coordinator
3000 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056
425-235-5842
www.rtc.edu

 
  “I recently chose Renton as a place to live and work because of the great community involvement and support for the college. People in Renton care about making it the best possible place to live, work, play and be educated. The Ahead of the Curve marketing campaign is testimony to this. The partnership our College has with community stakeholders is truly beneficial for all. Renton has thoughtfully created a winning situation for its citizens, businesses and educational community. The College is truly thankful for these collaborative and productive partnerships”

Don Bressler, President, Renton Technical College