Bates Tech College

An evening to remember—celebrating 85 years of Bates Technical College with gratitude, generosity and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Hearts and Stars Gala to honor this incredible milestone and help us raise vital funds for student scholarships.

NWCCU is so proud of Bates Technical College for being named the Best Trade/Technical School in the 2025 Best of the South Sound Awards! Read more about the great work that led Bates Tech to this award at batestech.edu/bates-technica…

Please join us for our annual Bite of the Duck Food Competition on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at Bates Technical College in Tacoma. This event is FREE and open to the public to attend and taste. Visit the WSCA meetings page to RSVP or for more info... bit.ly/3siuH7v

All aboard for holiday magic! 🚢✨ Bates Technical College Welding students have outdone themselves this year with their newest addition to Spanaway Park’s Fantasy Lights—a massive ferry display measuring 30 feet wide and 15 feet tall!

Shoutout to our talented Broadcasting program students who took their skills to the Tacoma Holiday Festival last week! From Thursday through Sunday, they were behind the scenes broadcasting live cooking demonstrations & capturing all the excitement at the cooking stage! 🎄🧑‍🍳

#ThrowbackThursday in honor of Bates Tech’s 85th anniversary next year! 🎉 We’re diving into our archives & sharing some amazing memories from the past eight decades. Check out this week’s throwback photo—if you recognize any familiar faces, we’d love to hear from you!

A special thank you to Representative Derek Kilmer for visiting our South Campus yesterday and engaging with our students! As he finishes out his final term, we want to recognize his years of advocacy and support for Bates Tech and technical education.

This past Monday, our Board of Trustees meeting showcased the incredible stories of our current and past ESL students. They shared their experiences in the ESL program, offering a glimpse into their personal journeys and the histories of their home countries.

Our talented junior and senior students in the Denturist Program are mastering the art of denture fabrication and patient care, combining hands-on experience with instruction. 🦷⭐️ Learn more about our Denurist Program and Dental Clinic: lnkd.in/gvr4xNtz

🎉Bates Technical College is proud to announce we’ve won GOLD in The Seattle Times’ Best in the PNW contest for Best Technical/Trade School! lnkd.in/diJd4QR8

We’re so excited to welcome students back to campus as Fall Quarter kicks off! Here’s to a fresh start and a successful academic year ahead! 🍂

Congratulations to our 2024 Employee of the Year Award recipients🎉 - Yifan Sun, Dean of South Campus Instruction & High School Operations - Trent Aldan, Campus Public Safety - Dave Leenhouts, Electrical Construction Faculty - John Whitlock, Facilities & Operations

Meet Justice, a veteran & Electrical Construction student at Bates Technical College! After deciding to pursue a career as an electrician, he used his GI Bill to explore his options. After hearing great things from electricians on his job site, Bates Tech became his clear choice.

Exciting day at JBLM Education Fair! 📚 Bates Tech is here connecting with service members and their families, sharing all the opportunities we offer for career training and education!

Our ASG members have their paws up for summer break! ☀️ Even Bobcats need a break from all the ‘purr-formance’! Hope everyone’s enjoying their summer!

“The hands-on approach here mirrors the industry, and my instructors go the extra mile to ensure I truly understand what I’m learning. This program has ignited a passion in me and allowed me to shine.” - Phoebe Romine, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program student

Dineo’s words highlight the transformative power of women and the importance of empowering the next generation. Her message reminds us that by uplifting women, we uplift entire communities.

Ready to jumpstart your career in healthcare?🩺 Our Certified Medical Assistant program offers hands-on training for dynamic roles in clinics & physician’s offices. Graduate ready to sit for the CMA certification exam & qualify for jobs like Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, & more!

Yesterday’s Student Appreciation BBQ was a blast! 🎉 Huge thanks to ASG Campus Life & Activities for an unforgettable day filled with fun inflatable games, delicious BBQ, cotton candy, putt-putt, a live DJ, snowcones, cornhole, and more.☀️

“There are so many people out there who believe that women have a place in the fire industry, and you just need to find those people who are going to support you, like the people here at Bates.” - Olivia, Fire Service Program student