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Testing Center earns national certification

November 8, 2021

Renton Technical College’s Testing Center received national certification from National College Testing Association (NCTA).

RTC remains an Aspen Institute Top 150 college

November 2, 2021

The Aspen Institute again named Renton Technical College one of the top 150 community colleges in the country.

Communications team wins regional awards

November 10, 2020

Renton Technical College received two regional awards for marketing and communications projects, including a gold award for social media for its Facebook account.

Tiffiny in black blouse, jean jacket, and red earrings, looking off in the distance; RTC campus in the backgroundTwo-column photo, on the left shows the photographer, interviewer, and student outside during interview; on the right column, shows a close up of Tiffiny, outside, on campus.

Nursing graduate grateful for support

September 18, 2020

Tiffiny Thrash believes being a nurse requires compassion, dedication, and strength.

Rose in the RTC Bakery Kitchen, preparing some cakes, with a black mask on and white chef uniform. Rose happily holding a pink boxed cake she prepared with Tiffany holding a birthdaydreams.org sign in a shape of a cloud and two balloons outside. Rose stands next to the three cakes she prepared in the RTC Bakery kitchen.

Student makes cakes for homeless children

July 28, 2020

A 7-year-old boy living in a homeless shelter wanted an Avengers cake for his birthday.

5 panel collage showing five RTC staff with sewing machines sewing masks Red RTC masks piled on top of tableRTC staff sewing masks while maintaining physical distancing protocols in the cafeteriaNona May sewing masks

Five staffers making masks for the RTC Community

May 14, 2020

Nona May loves to sew and was already making masks at home for the friends and family.

Alan smiling in a grey sweatshirt in front of a wall of red, fall leaves.

Student says his positive attitude keeps him going

February 28, 2020

Whether he's tutoring students, trouble-shooting staff computer problems, or helping with campus events, Renton Technical College student Alan Abdullah always wears his trademark smile.

Ronnie Larry sits and smiles to the cameraRTC instructor Brian Thompson and Ronnie Larry stands together smiling during the 2019 Student Success Breakfast

Student doesn’t let his past define him anymore

February 26, 2020

One of Ronnie Larry’s earliest memories is sitting next to his mom as she shot up drugs.

Angie Mar smiles, culinary students behind her in front of the demo kitchenRTC President Kevin McCarthy and emcee Christopher Chan standing with two Lunar dragon suited performers on either sideCollage, Left and bottom photos: Chef Angie Mar demonstrating how the main course is cooked; Top, middle: Chef Angie Mar signing her book, Butcher + Bease.; Top right: RTC culinary students preparing the night's various dishes.

Angie Mar impresses guests at Celebrity Chef Dinner

February 4, 2020

Renowned New York City Chef Angie Mar wowed guests at the Celebrity Chef Dinner and reception with her luxurious cuisine and signature style, and RTC culinary students had the opportunity to learn from one of the best.

NYC chef Angie Mar will serve as the 2020 Celebrity Chef