 President's Message
For over 65 years, Renton Technical College has been proud to serve the
community by providing relevant, quality training and education, giving our
students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to compete in the job
market. Our full-time and part-time career training programs are designed to
replicate the work environment, giving our students the opportunity to train on
equipment that is used in the workplace. Whether you intend to be a welder,
surgical technologist or land surveyor, your experience at RTC will be hands-on and
relevant. When you successfully complete your program at RTC, you'll be ready
to seek employment in your chosen field.
We encourage you to find the career training that
interests you. Then, take the time to talk with one of our counselors who can
help you determine the best route to reach your goals. Keep in mind there is a
variety of financial assistance available to those who qualify. Above all,
remember this: we are here to help you succeed.
Students are at the center of all we do at Renton Technical College. They enjoy
our caring environment, small class sizes and the individualized attention they
receive. In fact, the majority of our students tell us they come to RTC because
they were referred by a relative or friend who had a positive experience here.
Over 95 percent of our students find employment when they leave our campus.
Each year, approximately 16,000 people come to RTC to learn a new skill or
upgrade skills in their chosen field. During the day, you can find around 2,000
students in more than 48 full-time career training programs throughout our
campus. Our instructors keep close ties with industry to ensure that learning
is relevant to today's workplace. In fact, over 300 business members consult
with RTC regularly.
In addition to full- and part-time career training, we offer a variety of
short-term professional development classes through our Continuing Education
and Community Education programs. Our quarterly Class Schedule has a complete
listing of current offerings. For students who find they need a brush-up in
general skill areas such as English and math, Basic Studies classes are
available to help them get started.
Thank you for your interest in Renton Technical College. We look forward to
partnering with you to reach your personal and professional goals.
Sincerely,
Donald E. Bressler
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