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Renton Promise provides Renton students with tuition assistance for two years
Graduates of Renton high schools could receive up to two full years of tuition to attend Renton Technical College through a new program spearheaded by State Rep. Steve Bergquist.
Campus diversity and equity survey now open
Renton Technical College’s anonymous Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey is now open to all students, staff, and faculty.
RTC launches new Cybersecurity Program
Students interested in a career in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity can enroll in a new program at Renton Technical College.
Retired Union Carpenter joins RTC Board
A retired union carpenter who wants to empower others to attain family-wage careers has joined the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees.
RTC student honored at Transforming Lives dinner
Abubacar Kanteh always wanted to work with vehicles. After many turns in his life, he found his place in Renton Technical College’s Automotive Technology Program.
Healthcare administrator joins Board of Trustees
Healthcare administrator Timothy Cooper joined the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees.
Instructor discusses the Cloud Tech program at RTC
Cloud Network Technology instructor Ren Tarvin spent 10 years at Verizon Wireless solving the company’s technical support challenges.
RTC marks MLK Day with two events
Renton Technical College will commemorate Martin Luther King Day with two days of programming.
RTC's Evyson Beasley receives prestigious award
Evyson Beasley, the Creative Services Director at Renton Technical College, received a prestigious regional Rising Star Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.
All-star librarian lends expertise to RTC
Di Zhang joined Renton Technical College in February 2021 after nearly 10 years with the Seattle Public Library.
RTC welcomes first executive director for EDI
Doris Martinez, a leader committed to empowering change and dismantling systemic barriers for students is Renton Technical College’s Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
RTC kicks off the new academic year
With a focus on inclusion, Renton Technical College kicked off the 2022-23 academic year with the first in-person celebration since 2019.
Trustee with community college experience joins RTC Board
Jessica Norouzi, an educational leader with a background in community and technical colleges, has joined the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees.
RTC students named to All-WA Academic Team
Renton Technical College nominated Elmi Abdalla and Johnathon Kersey for the 2022 All-Washington Academic Team.
Dr. Yoshiko Harden to be next RTC President
Dr. Yoshiko Harden, a leader with broad experience in the state community and technical college system, will be the next president of Renton Technical College.
RTC named a Most Promising Place to Work
RTC is one of the best places to work, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development.
Trustees and president receive state Equity Award
Equity and inclusion are at the heart of Renton Technical College's mission, and that commitment led to a statewide award for the Board of Trustees and President Kevin McCarthy.
Celebrating Black History Month at RTC
Only Black Americans often recognize Black History Month because members of other ethnicities and racial groups may not feel Black history is vital to American history.
Instructional designer wins eLearning Award
Instructional designer Yun Moh won the Connie Broughton Innovation in eLearning Award for his work implementing the FLEX courses at Renton Technical College.