Up until the mid-1990s, Boeing built most of its largest commercial aircraft projects here in Western Washington. … [Read more...]
Bates: Northwest Now on KBTC tackles the rise of hate-motivated violence
FBI statistic released this month show hate crimes are on the rise, up 17 percent from last year nationally, and up 32 percent in the Pacific Northwest. What’s behind all of the recent hate-motivated violence and what can be done to put a stop to it? … [Read more...]
Bates: ‘A whale of a good time’ awaits Fantasy Lights visitors
Visitors will get a big whale-come to this year’s Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park . Bates Technical College welding students crafted a ginormous whale as part of the college’s contribution to the holiday drive-through gift of lights. The 30-foot long resplendent display joins the rest of the bubbly aquatic scene animals spouting up near the back of the park. … [Read more...]
Bates Technical College collaborates with KBTC Public Television to celebrate Veterans Day
TACOMA, Wash. – Bates Technical College and KBTC Public Television, a service of the college, will showcase a video screening and conversation with local veterans on Thursday, Nov. 8, Noon-1:15 p.m. at South Campus Auditorium. A light lunch will be served 11:30 a.m.-Noon. … [Read more...]
Bates: KBTC’s Northwest Now talks voter turnout
In the historic 2016 election, almost 92 million eligible voters in America did not cast their votes which is the most people to not vote in American history. … [Read more...]
Bates: Deaf artist and Seattle native Ann Silver featured at Disability Awareness Day
Bates Technical College will feature internationally-known deaf artist Ann Silver at the annual Disability Awareness Day on Thursday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The free and open-to-the-public event will be held at the college’s Downtown Campus Auditorium, 1101 S Yakima Ave., in Tacoma. … [Read more...]
Bates: WorkForce Central unveils county-wide job board
Are you looking for jobs in Pierce County? Look no further than Live. Work. Pierce., an innovative new tool that allows WorkForce Central’s website to be the premier destination for job postings in our area. … [Read more...]
Bates: Northwest Now on KBTC discusses police use of deadly force, initiative 940
It seems the headlines are filled more and more every year with instances of police using deadly force while on the job. Is there a rise in violent crime that would warrant the use of deadly force, or are police not properly trained when it comes to making a decision to use their guns? … [Read more...]
Bates Technical College unveils new website, web address
TACOMA, Wash . — Bates Technical College is proud to welcome you to the new BatesTech.edu website. This website is part of a yearlong, three-phase web project to build a new student portal, employee intranet and a public-facing website. … [Read more...]
Bates: College closed for Employee Opening Day, set for Monday, Sept. 24
To prepare for the start of fall quarter on Tuesday, Sept. 25, Bates Technical College will close to the public on Monday, Sept. 24. Child care locations will operate on a normal schedule. Please note that the college will open at 1:45 p.m. for those who wish to attend the 2 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting (agenda ) at Downtown Campus, Clyde Hupp Board Room. We look forward to the start of … [Read more...]