Bates Technical College President Dr. Lin Zhou was one of 200 workforce and education leaders to attend President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden’s Classroom to Career Summit at the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Zhou joined government leaders from across the nation to discuss pathways to align education with high-demand careers. […]
Bates Technical College Celebrated as Pierce County’s Best Technical School
Bates Technical College has earned another gold medal, this time for Best Technical/Trade School in the Best of Pierce County awards, a recognition highlighting the college’s essential role in building the local workforce. Voted by the Pierce County community, this award celebrates Bates’ commitment to high-quality education and training that directly impacts the region’s economy. […]
Bates Technical College Foundation Welcomes Norman Bellamy to Board
Tacoma, WA – The Bates Technical College Foundation announces the addition of Norman Bellamy to its foundation board. As a long-standing Tacoma resident, Bellamy brings to the board a wealth of professional experience and a deep-rooted commitment to community service. Bellamy’s career has spanned multiple industries, including banking, real estate, and more than three decades […]
Setting sail into the holidays: Bates Technical College welding students bring ferry display to life
For three decades, students in the Bates Technical College Welding program have crafted more than 130 dazzling displays for Spanaway Park’s Fantasy Lights, brightening the holiday season. This year, they are excited to unveil a new addition that honors one of the Pacific Northwest’s most cherished modes of transportation—a giant ferry. Measuring an impressive 30 […]
Bates Technical College Announces First Bachelor’s Degree, Focusing on Public Safety Administration
Tacoma, Wash. – Bates Technical College is now accepting applications for its first-ever Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree. The Public Safety Administration degree is open for enrollment, with its inaugural cohort starting in January of 2025. As the first degree of its kind in Washington state, the BAS builds upon two key programs at the college: […]
Bates Technical College Wins Gold in Best in the PNW Awards
Tacoma – Bates Technical College President Dr. Lin Zhou announced that the college has been awarded gold in The Seattle Times’ Best in the PNW competition, earning the top spot in Best Technical/Trade School. This recognition underscores the college’s dedication to delivering high-quality technical education and reflects the commitment and hard work of its students, staff, […]
Bates Technical College Introduces Its First Wayfinding Robot
Tacoma, WA – Bates Technical College President Lin Zhou is excited to announce the launch of its innovative wayfinding robot, Rivet, the first of its kind among two-year colleges in Washington state. Located at the entrance of our Downtown Campus at 1201 South Yakima Avenue in Tacoma, Rivet is designed to guide students and visitors […]
Bates Technical College Foundation welcomes JD Elquist to the board
Tacoma, Wash. –The Bates Technical College Foundation recently announced JD Elquist as a new board member. A Bates Technical College alumnus, JD brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the college’s mission and goals. JD’s journey with Bates began nine years ago when he first enrolled in the Barber program. Reflecting on his student years, JD […]
Bates Technical College Approved to Offer First Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration
Tacoma, Wash.—Bates Technical College is pleased to announce that the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has unanimously approved the college to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Public Safety Administration. The decision was made during their board meeting on Thursday, May 9, at Green River College. “This milestone marks a significant achievement for Bates Technical College […]