Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
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5/6/08 – Community and technical colleges can now train more veterans for new careers. More»

4/28/08 – New 'Plus 50 Initiative' By Community Colleges Reaches Out to Baby Boomers: 15 Colleges – [3 from Washington State] – Receive Grants to Develop Innovative Programs for Students Over 50. Marketwatch.com»

4/25/08 – Community and technical college board to consider funding options. More»

4/14/08 – Community and technical college board to consider Columbia Basin College applied bachelor's degree and new model of technology governance. More»

3/6/08 – Community and technical college board starts in-depth discussions about future budget requests. More»

3/3/08Washington, D.C. – Washington state has earned a prestigious A- ranking by The Pew Center on the States for its performance in managing public resources. Governor's press release | Pew Center press release | State Grade - Washington

1/25/08 – Community and technical college board focuses on student feedback and future budgets. More»

12/18/07 – Community and technical college board to consider tuition relief for storm victims and recommendation for math readiness. More »

11/30/07 – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will meet on December 4 and 5 in Bothell to start the process for awarding applied bachelor’s degrees and consider changes to the five technical colleges in the state. More»

10/10/07 – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will meet on October 17 and 18 at Lower Columbia College in Longview to approve budget priorities for the upcoming legislative session and to weigh in on the master plan for the Higher Education Coordinating Board. More»

9/06/07 – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will meet on September 12 to consider approval of new initiatives that aim to improve student achievement. More »

8/15/07 – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will hold a special meeting to consider approval of Executive Director Charles N. Earl’s employment contract at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 24. More »

7/20/07 – A new federal and state-approved course designed for all emergency response organizations will help answer the question, "What do all responders need to know to allow them to react quickly and effectively to a disaster or attack on a ferry?" More »

6/14/07 – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will meet on June 20 and 21 to act on a variety of allocations and contracts for the upcoming school year at the 34 two-year colleges. More »

5/31/07 – The community and technical colleges have reinvigorated their connection and service to businesses across the state through new employee training programs and a redesigned Web site. More »

5/31/07 – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges received a Telly Award for its commercials that aired across the state on government access, cable and broadcast television stations this year. More »

5/18/07 – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will meet on May 22 to determine how funds from the state will be allocated to the 34 two-year colleges. More »

5/3/07 – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will meet on May 9 and 10 to discuss the 2008 operating budget and tuition rates. More »

4/18/07 – Check out the video that shows how the two-year college system is responding to the needs of low-income adult students and local businesses. (May take a few minutes to upload.) More »

January 2007 – The All-Washington Academic Team program recognizes and honors our state's finest higher education students. More »

12/05/06 – Washington state’s Running Start program was highlighted in The American Youth Policy Forum’s recently released publication, The College Ladder: Linking Secondary and Postsecondary Education for Success for All Students. More »

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WHY ENROLL?

View a short PowerPoint to learn the reasons to enroll in a Washington State community or technical college.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Washington's two-year colleges offer a wide range of programs for students. Classes help students prepare to transfer to a university, get job training, gain basic education skills and take continuing education classes. Review a list of job training programs available across the state. Find a community or technical college near you.

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ENROLLMENT BASICS

Learn how to get started and enroll in a community or technical college.

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TRUSTEE RESOURCES

The Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges (TACTC) is comprised of all the trustees of the 30 two-year college districts in the state. TACTC provides support and coordination for trustees in the areas of education, communication and advocacy.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Learn about the cost of community and technical colleges and financial aid options available to students.

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Creating Opportunities e-zine

Our Creating Opportunities e-zine is dedicated to sharing best practices and providing in-depth coverage of issues and trends affecting the Washington State community and technical college system. Read the latest edition and past issues »

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