Automotive Division Archives

Ranken Technical College relies on its industry partners, both to help ensure that our curricula and equipment are current and as destinations for our graduates

by Social Media | Jun 11, 2021

Ranken Technical College relies on its industry partners, both to help ensure that our curricula and equipment are current and as destinations for our graduates. Firestone Complete Auto Care, with 27 locations across the St. Louis region, is one such partner – having hired Ranken alumni, worked closely with faculty and supported our college financially [..] READ MORE

Classes Forming Now: Airbrush and Custom Paint

by Melissa Smith | Nov 30, 2015

Are you interested in automotive airbrushing and custom painting? Ranken Technical College’s spring Airbrush and Custom Paint course is now open for registration. Instructor Mike Cisler of Hammerwerks has many years of custom painting experience, and has been highlighted in several popular magazines. In this course, students will learn: Worker protection and personal safety relative to the custom painting [..] READ MORE

Diesel Technology Students Visit UPS in Earth City

by Cheryl Werkmann | Oct 06, 2015

On Sept. 3, 2015, the new Diesel Technology students from Ranken Wentzville took a field trip to UPS in Earth City to learn what a big corporation like UPS looks for when hiring diesel technicians. “Do you know what you need to work here?” asked a UPS diesel technician, standing at his tool box, having [..] READ MORE

Antron Brown Visit Recap

by Melissa Smith | Sep 24, 2015

Ranken Automotive students packed Staley Auditorium this morning to see Antron Brown, 2012 NHRA Top Fuel world champion. Brown spoke about how he got started in racing – he worked as an unpaid intern for a racing team – and described his path to success. He emphasized the importance of preparing for opportunities, saying, “Each and every [..] READ MORE

Ranken Announces Grand Opening of Taylor Automotive Center

by Melissa Smith | Aug 13, 2015

New Taylor Automotive Center to House Ranken’s Cutting-Edge Diesel Technology Program Yesterday, Carolyn Kindle, vice president and executive director of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione, Emerson President Edward Monser, UAW/GM Representative Vaughn Sanders and Ranken President Stan Shoun joined Wentzville officials and Ranken board members, staff and faculty to celebrate the opening [..] READ MORE

Antron Brown Visits Ranken

by Melissa Smith | Sep 22, 2014

On Thursday, September 25, Antron Brown will return to Ranken Technical College to speak to students in an event sponsored by Matco Tools. Brown is the 2012 NHRA Top Fuel world champion and driver of the Don Schumacher Racing-owned Matco Tools dragster. Brown is the only racer in NHRA history to win races in both Top Fuel [..] READ MORE

Ranken Technical College Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Wentzville Expansion

by Melissa Smith | Sep 10, 2014

Ranken Wentzville Set to Expand to House New Diesel Technology Program and Growing Enrollment ST. LOUIS, MO., September 2, 2014 – In late August, Ranken Wentzville began construction of a two-story building designed to house a new Diesel Technology program and to accommodate for increased enrollment. To celebrate the expansion, students, staff, faculty and administrators [..] READ MORE

Ranken Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Wentzville Expansion

by Melissa Smith | Aug 15, 2014

Set to break ground this month, Ranken Wentzville will host a groundbreaking ceremony on September 2, 2014 at 10 a.m. for the construction of a two-story building designed to house a new Diesel Technology program and to accommodate for increased enrollment. The new building will boast 35,000 sq. feet of garage space, a modern student [..] READ MORE

Ranken West (Wentzville) Job Fair

by Melissa Smith | Jul 24, 2023

St. Louis Automotive Division Job Fair