Renton Technical College
| Renton Technical College[1] | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Education for Life |
| Established | 1942 |
| Type | Public |
| President | Steve Hanson |
| Location | Renton, Washington, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Former names | Renton Vocational-Technical Institute[1] |
| Website | www.rtc.edu |
Renton Technical College (RTC), also known as Renton Tech, is a public two-year institution located in the Renton Highlands of Renton, Washington within the Seattle metropolitan area. The college offers associate degrees and certificates of completion in professional-technical fields.
History
Renton Technical College was founded in 1942 as a war production school during World War II. After the war ended, the institution was converted to a vocational training school until 1991 when it was transformed by state law into a technical college.[1]
Academics
The college has full-time and part-time professional-technical programs that are divided into areas of study:
- Automotive
- Business Technology
- Construction and Building Technology
- Culinary Careers
- Education and Human Services
- (Allied) Health Careers
- Manufacturing and Product Service Technology
- Technology
The college also offers General Education courses in necessary to complete the associate's degree requirements.
Accreditation
Renton Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "RCW 28B.50.1402: Renton Technical College board of trustees.". Washington State Legislature.
- ↑ "NWCCU Institutions of Washington". Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
External links
Coordinates: 47°29′30″N 122°10′34″W / 47.49167°N 122.17611°W