High School and Post-Secondary Programs to be Focused on Emerging Technologies ST. LOUIS (June 11, 2020) St. Louis-based Ranken Technical College, in collaboration with the Lincoln County R-III School District, the State of Missouri, Lincoln County, and the City of Troy is establishing a new campus in Troy, Missouri. Ranken will provide secondary and post-secondary [..] READ MORE
The results of the 2017 SkillsUSA Missouri State Championship are in! Students placing first in their contest are eligible to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, June 19-23, 2017. All students receiving first, second or third place ranking will receive certificates and a gold, silver, or bronze metal at [..] READ MORE
The St. Louis Chapter of the International Facilities Management Association will hold their Facilities as a Career – Pathway to Leadership program at Ranken Technical College tomorrow, followed by a school tour. The organization expects 25 to 50 professional site managers from the St. Louis region to attend. Students, faculty and alumni are invited to attend the [..] READ MORE
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 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
Last year, more than 700 Ranken students received financial support in the form of grants and private scholarships. There are, however, still many more students who would like to attend the College and need financial assistance. With the generous support of our alumni, the Alumni Scholarship Fund offers that assistance, and the promise of a [..] READ MORE
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
The Women In Technology group at Ranken Technical College met yesterday to celebrate December graduates; socialize and network with students, faculty and staff; and to see a presentation about using social media to network and build careers. See the presentation below! Women In Technology: Use Social Media to Power Your Job Search from RankenTech
For the second year in a row, Payscale.com has named Ranken Technical College as the top two-year college in Missouri for salary potential. According to the website’s 2015-2016 College Salary Report, “The highest earning graduates with associate degrees for mid-career salary in Missouri graduate from Ranken Technical College. In the beginning of their careers, alumni earn a median [..] READ MORE
The Women of Walker (WOW) took a trip to a Central West End boutique on Tuesday night for a fashion workshop. WOW is a group for the female residents of Walker Hall, which allows members to socialize and take off-campus trips several times during the academic year. Tiana Jones, the owner/proprietor of A Taste of Luxurie, [..] READ MORE