While Sheltering in Place, Student Builds Website, Develops App for Veterans Museum

      ST. LOUIS (MAY 11, 2020) Luke Gosnell stayed very busy during the COVID-19 shutdown. In addition to completing his required coursework at Ranken-West Wentzville location, he voluntarily helped the St Charles County Veterans Museum in their efforts to honor local veterans who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean [..] READ MORE

Ranken IT Students Donate Skills to Stray Paws Rescue

Internet & Web-based Technology students Jordan Foster and Eric Glass completed a resume-boosting project when they launched a new website for Stray Paws Rescue in late December: StrayPawsRescue.com. The two students will graduate from Ranken in May. Stray Paws Rescue is a nonprofit, foster-based rescue, which aims to improve the lives of abused and homeless [..] READ MORE

Phi Theta Kappa Honors Student of the Month

Phi Theta Kappa honored Student of the Month Eric Deering today, awarding him a $25 Lowe’s gift card. Deering is a first-semester plumbing student, and was recommended by Drew Shands, the Plumbing department head. Phi Theta Kappa students of the month must meet the following criteria: Arrives on time or early to class Leaves on [..] READ MORE

Ranken Launches New Microenterprise with JEMA Architects

This week, Ranken launched a new architectural microenterprise in partnership with JEMA Architects. JEMA was the architect for Ranken’s new Rodenheiser extension and rain garden, as well as the new Taylor Automotive Center at Ranken Wentzville. Vince Holtmann, director of microenterprises at Ranken, recalls, “The idea was born Sept. 17, at the ribbon cutting for [..] READ MORE

Ranken Takes the Gold at 2014 SkillsUSA National Conference

The 40th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference was held on June 22-27 and the SkillsUSA Championships were held on June 25-26 in Kansas City, Mo. The event brought in more than 15,000 people, including students, teachers and business partners, and more than 5,800 outstanding career and technical education students competed hands-on in more [..] READ MORE