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Calling all aspiring writers – it’s time for KBTC public television’s annual PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest! The contest is designed to promote improvement in children’s literacy skills through hands-on, active learning. The contest, made possible in part by financial support from Easy Student Publishing, encourages children in grades K-3 to celebrate creativity by submitting their own original stories and illustrations. Read More»
Bates Technical College received $193,108 to fund a workforce special project through the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). The grant will expand the Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician program at the college. Read More»
The annual event funds a holiday meal and toys for nearly 180 students and their families Read More»
Sepsis is on the rise in Washington state. Since 2000, the number of Washington patients diagnosed with sepsis has increased threefold, according to a state report released in June. To help people understand the issues surrounding disabilities and spread awareness about this deadly reaction to infection, sepsis survivor and Enumclaw resident Carol Decker will be the featured speaker at Bates Technical College’s annual Disability Awareness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Downtown Campus Auditorium, 1101 S. Yakima Avenue, Tacoma. Read More»
G.I. Jobs Magazine has designated Bates Technical College a “Military Friendly School” for the first time in the list’s four-year history. The annual list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s service members, veterans and spouses as students. Read More»
