RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Renton Technical College (RTC) in Renton, Washington offers a full range of programs to meet the various educational, occupational, academic and personal needs of Renton residents. Training programs give students the skills they need to work in automotive fields, culinary arts, education, human service, medical/health fields and technology among others. For those students who would like to eventually pursue such training but as of now don’t have a high school diploma, RTC offers Basic Studi... es courses. These include classes in GED prep, ESL and basic math, reading, writing and speech. For students who would like to start at RTC but eventually move on to a four-year school, RTC has a college transfer program. This allows students to complete the first two years at RTC and the remaining two at a four year school. Continuing education offerings allow RTC students to undertake short-term training leading to certification in a specialized area. Courses include Accounting, First Aid, Forklift Training, Land Surveying and Welding. RTC also has innovative programs offering apprenticeships and a worker retraining program for those reentering the workforce. Students at RTC have different scheduling options, which include accelerated courses. Many classes are offered online as well to provide maximum access. Student services at RTC will help you to choose which of RTC’s programs best suits your goals through career development services, academic advising and other means. Once you are on your path RTC can help you to fund your education if you qualify through financial aid and assist you through tutoring, job-placement and other services as well.More