Incorporated in 1901, Renton, Washington, is approximately 12 miles southeast of Seattle and has a number of post-secondary educational institutions, including vocational schools. These private and public career schools prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including some identified by City-Data.com as the largest industries in the areas in 2010, such as transportation equipment and automotive services, construction, healthcare, and finance and business.
Everest College
Everest College is a private, for-profit vocational school with locations throughout the United States, including a branch in Renton. The college is accredited by the Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The school grants certificates and degrees in dental and medical assisting, medical office administration, medical insurance building and coding, and pharmacy technology. Internships are included in some courses of study. Classes are held during daylight, evening and weekend hours. Everest schedules field trips and guest lecturers to enhance student learning experiences. Federal and state financial aid is available for eligible students. Job placement assistance is available for all graduates.
Everest College
981 Powell Ave. Southwest
Suite 200
Renton, WA 98057
425-255-3281
everest.edu
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute is a private, for-profit health care vocational school with a campus in Renton that opened in 2004. Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the school offers associate degrees in occupational therapy assisting, respiratory therapy and veterinary technology, as well as certificates in dental and medical assisting, pharmacy technology, phlebotomy and veterinary assisting. Online courses are available in many subjects. The school also offers baccalaureate degrees in radiologic sciences and respiratory therapy, and associate degrees in radiology and healthcare administration entirely online. All students complete an internship before completing their respective courses of study. The college participates in federal loan and grant financial aid programs, and provides job placement assistance.
Pima Medical Institute
555 South Renton Village Place
Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
800-477-7462
pmi.edu/locations/renton.asp
Renton Technical College
Founded in 1942, the Renton Technical College is a public, two-year vocational school with more than 15,000 students. Among the more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs offered by the school are automotive technology, business technology, construction management, welding, culinary arts, education, anesthesia technician, massage therapy, band instrument repair technology, appliance and refrigeration technology, computer programming and land surveying. Day and evening classes are available, and some programs are offered on a full or part-time basis. The school also offers more than 15 courses online. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the school offers federal and state financial aid programs, institutional scholarships and work-study placements. Job placement assistance is available. An on-site daycare provides low-cost childcare for students' children.
Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th St.
Renton, WA 98056
425-235-2352
rtc.edu
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