RTC Foundation News
Scholarship awardees celebrate Commencement milestone
Student Commencement speakers Onecima Izazaga Moreno and Rocelle Harris shared deeply personal stories of perseverance, reminding classmates that every graduate arrived with a different journey but crossed the same finish line.
Gift makes bright smiles for dental students
Because of Robert’s vision and generosity, countless students can access great training and resources, achieve their education goals, and take hold of their future.
Renton Councilmember Ruth Pérez joins Foundation Board
The Renton Technical College Foundation appointed Renton City Council Member Ruth Pérez, Renton City Council President Pro Tem, to its Board of Directors.
Foundation partnership helps TRIO students stay on track
When a temporary funding gap delayed the availability of emergency assistance for students in the TRIO Student Support Services Program at Renton Technical College, the RTC Foundation stepped in to help.
Shaping smiles, building careers: Emilee Wood’s RTC story
When it comes to a college-to-career-connected education, Emilee Wood has quite an alumni story to tell.
RTC Foundation awards $188,500 in fall scholarships
We’re thrilled to share that the RTC Foundation and Scholarship Committee have awarded $188,500 in scholarships for the Fall quarter.
2026 Thanksgiving Pie Event
Back by Popular Demand - You make the turkey & we’ll bake the pies!
2026 Celebrity Chef Dinner with John Howie
An Extraordinary Evening with Renowned Chef John Howie
You make RTC a place for student success
Achievement and resilience were the themes of Renton Technical College’s joyous 2026 Commencement Ceremony.
Hands and heart come together for Massage Therapy student with career reset
It doesn’t take long to understand that Marina Sadovnikova is energized by a good challenge – even the mountainous ones – having ascended to the top of Mt. Baker not once, but twice in the past few years.
Welding student keeps a promise—to herself
For Lisa Heatherly, returning to Renton Technical College’s welding program after over 25 years, was about keeping a promise to herself.
Puget Sound Energy’s workforce of the future
The RTC Foundation sat down with Rachel Benner, the Executive Director of the PSE Foundation, for an interview.
RTC Foundation awards $235,000 in spring scholarship
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the Foundation and Scholarship Committee awarded $235,000 in scholarships for spring quarter. Thank you for investing in our students and their success!
Healthcare student proves it’s never too late to reinvent your life and career
The RTC motto, “Find your place,” has become the daily refrain of, “I belong here!” for Central Service Technician student Melissa Nguyen. Now just one quarter away from earning her degree and graduation, Melissa is extremely proud and hopeful...
Construction management degree provides new discoveries for RTC student
Santiago Regalado believes that good construction management is not just about great buildings, but about creating lasting value for communities.
Q&A with Concrete Tech around strategies to address the manufacturing skills gap
RTC Foundation awards $195,500 in winter scholarship
The RTC Foundation and Scholarship Committee extends our sincere thanks to all of our generous donors and supporters who help make RTC students' dreams become a reality! Join us in recognizing the outstanding Winter 2026 RTC scholars!
New scholarship launches welding career
Shelsy Mondragon’s love of learning and interest in the trades started by watching her automotive mechanic father.
Scholarship helps Machining student stay in school
Kimani Dennis wanted to pursue his education at Renton Technical College to achieve his goals of finding a career in the high-demand machining field.
