NC3 National Signing Day
2026-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
WELCOME TO RANKEN AND NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
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Congratulations on your acceptance to Ranken Technical College and on your choice to pursue a career path in a technical field! For over a century, Ranken Technical College has provided the comprehensive education and training necessary to prepare students, like you, for success.
NC3 National Signing Day ceremony is designed to honor incoming students who are entering a technical field and emphasize the importance of their career choice.
You’re invited, along with family, to share this special day and to sign a Letter of Commitment to Ranken Technical College.
National Signing Day will be held in the Atrium and Auditorium located in the Mary Ann Lee Technology Center Building. The event takes place from 9am to 12pm.

9am-10am – Breakfast with the VPs

Guests are invited to enjoy a full breakfast reception in the Atrium with Ranken’s VP for Student Success, Crystal Herron, and VP for Education, Shannon Brueggemann. Guests will have the opportunity to speak with Ms. Herron and Ms. Brueggemann and various members of Ranken’s education team during this time.

10am-11am – Signing Ceremony

Guests will convene in the auditorium, where incoming students will hear from keynote speaker Art McCoy, sign a letter of intent, and have a photo opportunity with Ranken’s Administration.

11am-12pm – Program Tours, Admissions Open House

Students and their guests will have an opportunity to tour their program and meet with the Admissions team to ask questions about enrolling at Ranken.

NC3 is The National Coalition of Certification Centers, which is a value-driven organization and the future model for Career and Technical Education, creating highly-skilled, job-ready professionals through a growing network of educational partners and global industry leaders.
Students who wish to participate in Breakfast with the VPs and be recognized during the Signing Ceremony must register in advance.
Registration for this event will be open until March 26, 2026 or until capacity is reached.
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Training Talent for a Threat-Driven World: An IT & Cybersecurity Panel
2026-06-11 09:00 - 22:30 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Cybersecurity Workforce Development Panel Overview
Join Ranken Technical College for a cybersecurity workforce development panel on June 11, 2026. This event brings together industry leaders, educators, and IT professionals to discuss talent needs, workforce challenges, and training strategies in cybersecurity and information technology.
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, organizations face growing pressure to build and sustain a skilled workforce. This panel will explore how education and industry can work together to strengthen the cybersecurity talent pipeline and better prepare students and professionals for real-world demands.
What You’ll Learn
Attendees will hear from cybersecurity professionals and educators about how cybersecurity workforce development is evolving. The panel will explore real-world hiring needs, skills gaps, and how training programs can better prepare IT and cybersecurity talent.
Why It Matters
Cybersecurity workforce development is critical as organizations face increasingly complex digital threats. This discussion highlights how stronger collaboration between education and industry can help close the skills gap and build a more resilient workforce.
Event Details

Date: June 11, 2026
Host: Ranken Technical College
Focus: Cybersecurity workforce development panel
Audience: IT professionals, cybersecurity leaders, educators, and workforce partners

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Learn More
Explore Ranken’s IT and cybersecurity programs here.
Industry Needs and Talent Development
Cybersecurity workforce development continues to be a critical priority as organizations face increasing threats and rapidly evolving technology. Building strong pipelines of skilled IT professionals requires collaboration between educators, employers, and industry leaders.
Ranken Technical College is committed to aligning training programs with real-world workforce needs, ensuring students are prepared to enter the field with practical, job-ready skills.
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, workforce development remains essential to maintaining strong organizational defenses. Events like the this panel help strengthen the collaboration between education and industry to ensure that the next generation of IT professionals is prepared for real-world challenges to come.

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