Stories for Bates
National truck driving organization recertifies Bates program
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This month, the Professional Truck Driver Institute granted Bates Technical College’s Commercial Truck Driving-Entry Level program recertification.
PTDI certification, valid for five years, means the career education program meets or exceeds industry standards. The certification also helps ensure graduates are adequately qualified to safely handle the demands of the truck driving profession.
William Balcom, program manager for the Washington State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Division, said, “Students who complete the truck driving course from Bates Technical College are well taught and prepared drivers,” he said. “The course sets the standard and exceeds state training requirements in order for a new truck driver to receive his/her commercial driver’s license.”
Invista Performance Solutions open house rescheduled due to weather
Posted by | CommentsIn anticipation of snowy weather conditions, the Invista launch has been rescheduled to May 1, 2012. We look forward to celebrating this launch with Pierce County businesses in May.
The original release regarding this event is below.
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Businesses or organizations that need training and education for their workers have a new resource in Pierce County. Invista Performance Solutions is the first collaboration among Pierce County colleges to serve the business community through a single point of contact.
Invista is responsible for centralized coordination of corporate education programs and services that advance businesses by increasing the skills of their workers. This partnership of colleges includes Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Pierce College District, and Tacoma Community College
Bates holds Enrollment Fair for prospective students
Posted by | CommentsLearn about various education programs, register for classes, and more.
If your New Year’s resolution includes landing the job of your dreams, Bates Technical College can help you acquire the education and skills you need to get there.
Low-income students helped through special services grant
Posted by | CommentsLow income students at Bates and Clover Park Technical Colleges now have access to special services because of the Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) grant from the Dept. of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS).
To be eligible for the grant, students must receive basic food assistance (food stamps) through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Bates focuses on visual impairment
Posted by | CommentsOn Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bates Technical College will "Focus on the Visual" at its 7thAnnual Disability Awareness Day, held at the Downtown Campus Auditorium, 1101 S. Yakima Avenue in Tacoma.
Bates president announces plans to retire
Posted by | CommentsBates Technical College President Lyle Quasim announced at the Sept. 20 Board of Trustees meeting that he will retire effective Jan. 1, 2012. Quasim has served as president since January 2010.
In an effort to help with the transition, Quasim offered to continue as president until the Board of Trustees select a successor. Under Quasim’s leadership, the college has faced record enrollments with decreasing state budgets.
Co-op Preschool Activity at Farmers Market
Posted by | CommentsBy Yien Wang Folino
Young children needed to share some marvelously messy fun and giggles! Steilacoom Cooperative Preschool is hosting a craft playdate at the Steilacoom Farmers Market this Wednesday, Aug 24, from 3pm to 7pm. Parents and caregivers are welcome too, we’d love to meet you! For more information, please visit www.steilacoompreschool.com or call us at 253-905-6009. Steilacoom Cooperative Preschool is affiliated with Bates Technical College and is an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer and education institution.
Bates hosts Open House and Enrollment Fair for prospective students
Posted by | CommentsBates Technical College will offer a one-stop shop for prospective students who want to learn about career training options and registration at the Open House and Enrollment Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the college’s Downtown Campus, 1101 S. Yakima Avenue, Tacoma.
Governor Gregoire reappoints Calvin Pearson to Bates Board of Trustees
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Governor Chris Gregoire recently reappointed Calvin Pearson to the Board of Trustees of Bates Technical College for a five-year term. Pearson is a Commercial Banking Officer and Vice President at Columbia Bank. Active in the Tacoma-Pierce County community, he is a member of the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective; Tacoma Urban League; Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber; Group Health Leadership Advisory Group, and more. Pearson serves on the board for The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and the Economic Development Corporation for Tacoma Pierce County. He is also a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum and a past board member of South Sound Outreach Services and Communities in Schools. Originally appointed by Governor Gregoire in 2006, Pearson’s reappointment is subject to state senate confirmation.
Bates Board of Trustees elect officers for coming year
Posted by | CommentsAt its June 23 meeting, the Bates Technical College Board of Trustees elected Mike Grunwald as board chair and Karen Seinfeld as vice chair for the 2011–2012 academic year.
KBTC Public Television reels in another Emmy Award
Posted by | CommentsFor the fourth consecutive year, KBTC, a service of Bates Technical College, has won an Emmy Award for an episode in the documentary series Full Focus.
Representatives from KBTC accepted their statuette at the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awards ceremony on Saturday, June 11 in Snoqualmie.
Bates brings the Aloha Spirit to annual celebration
Posted by | CommentsTake a tour through the Pacific Islands at Bates Technical College’s annual Global Heritage Celebration.
The Iwi Pono Student Society from Everett Community College is sure to get you in the Aloha Spirit on Wednesday, June 8, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the college’s South Campus, 2201 S. 78th Street in Tacoma.
Aerospace mobile training unit makes a stop at Bates
Posted by | CommentsWith more than $3 million in federal Workforce Investment Act funds slated for aerospace training programs in Washington state, now is the perfect time to explore the aerospace industry.
On Wednesday, May 25, Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) will bring its Advanced Inspection and Manufacturing Mobile Training Unit (AIM-MTU) to Bates Technical College’s Downtown Campus, where it will be open to the public for tours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Bates celebrates graduates at commencement ceremony
Posted by | CommentsBates Technical College will honor and celebrate its graduates at the commencement ceremony held in the exhibition hall of the Tacoma Dome on Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m. Liz Dunbar, executive director of Tacoma Community House, will deliver the keynote address, and Administrative Office Assistant graduate Kaylee Clark will serve as student speaker at the ceremony.
Bates’ Health Fair offers assessments, yoga workshop, prizes and more
Posted by | CommentsCurious about the health benefits of therapeutic-quality essential oils? Want to explore the art of Yoga? At Bates Technical College’s Health Fair, you can learn about these topics and more.
On Friday, April 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Downtown Campus auditorium, 1101 S. Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, the annual health fair will feature more than 40 informational booths, including the Cascade Regional Blood Bank’s bloodmobile, a yoga workshop, and vendors who will offer screenings, demonstrations and health assessments to promote health and wellness within the community.
Christakis to speak at Bates on media and its effect on children
Posted by | CommentsAccording to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children under two years old shouldn’t watch any television. Children older than two should watch no more than two hours of quality programming each day. So what exactly is quality programming?
Before children are given tube time, parents can learn about media and its impact on children ages 0-18 from Dr. Dimitri Christakis at Bates Technical College’s 14th annual Brain Series event, April 28, 7-9 p.m. at South Campus, 2201 S. 78th Street in Tacoma.
Bates 'sizzles' at Pacific Grill Events Center
Posted by | CommentsSpice up your spring at the annual Bates Technical College Foundation fundraiser, Bates Sizzles, on Thursday, April 21, 5:30-9 p.m., at the Pacific Grill Events Center, 1530 Pacific Ave., in Tacoma.
