by Melissa Smith | Aug 04, 2014
Ranken and Myrtle E. Walker Trust Partner to Give Students Real World Construction Experience ST. LOUIS, MO., August 4, 2014 – On August 25, students from the Carpentry and Building Construction Technology Program at Ranken Technical College will begin building a new single-family residence on a vacant residential lot in the Ellendale neighborhood located in [..] READ MORE
by Melissa Smith | Jul 25, 2014
On Tuesday, Ranken welcomed local government officials and business representatives for a manufacturing briefing hosted by the City of St. Louis’ License Collector Mavis Thompson. With the goal of examining the comeback of the manufacturing industry, discussion topics included financing options, globalization, LEAN innovation, tax incentives, tax-exempt bond financing and talent recruitment.The event also featured [..] READ MORE
by Melissa Smith | Jun 30, 2014
From June 23-27, 20 teachers attended the second week of Summer STEM Academies for Educators, which included a program in green homes. Green home design is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on the environment and personal well-being. Each day, educators participated in lectures, tours and a multitude of hands-on activities in green [..] READ MORE
by Melissa Smith | Jun 11, 2014
On May 30, President Stan Shoun, Ranken Wentzville Site Director Jeremy Sutton and Ranken Wentzville Information Technology student Tim Shields attended the Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles annual awards ceremony at the St. Charles Convention Center to accept the civic group’s Education Progress Award. This award was given to Ranken for successfully opening the Wentzville campus in [..] READ MORE