General Inquiries
Bates Technical College
1101 S. Yakima Ave., E316
Tacoma, WA 98405
253.680.7290 • jrtc @ bates.ctc.edu.

New Chance Program
Sarah Benavente • 253.680.7216

GED/ABE Classes
Christina Jobe • 253.680.7091

Career Education Programs
Please contact the JRTC staff member corresponding to your program (below).  If you are unsure of your program, please call the main phone number, 253.680.7290 or email jrtc @ bates.ctc.edu.

Contact Ruth Tipper • 253.680.7298
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Administrative Medical Assistant
Administrative Office Assistant
Apparel Construction & Patternmaking Technology
Architectural Engineering
Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Technology 
Biomedical Service Technician
Child Care/Early Education
Computer Repair & Network Support
Cosmetology
Dental Assisting
Dental Lab Technician
Electronic Equipment Service Technology (EEST)
Electronics Engineering Technician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician (HVAC)
Information Technologies Specialist
Legal Office Assistant
Marketing & Business Management
Mechanical Engineering
Practical Nursing
Sales/Customer Service
Sheet Metal Technology
Software Development
State Training and Registry System (STARS)
Web Developer

Contact Shondea Chapman • 253.680.7291
Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing
Automotive Mechanic
Biotechnology Lab Technician
Boat Building
Carpentry
Culinary Arts
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Electrical Construction
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Fire Service
First Aid/CPR
Flagger
Forklift
Power Sports & Equipment Technology
Vehicle Parts/Accessories Marketing
Welding

Contact Steve Wood • 253.680.7286
Audio/Sound Technology
Broadcasting and Video Production
Commercial Truck Driving: Local and Long Haul
Digital Media

Contact Christina Jobe • 253.680.7091
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
GED
High School Completion

Contact Sarah Benavente • 253.680.7216
New Chance Program