Ranken Events Calendar

MFG Day
2026-10-06 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
MFG Day – Ashland, MO

Phi Theta Kappa Mtg
2026-10-01 12:10 - 12:40, 2026-02-08 12:10 - 12:40 (America/Chicago) | Virtual (Online)

Shadow-A-Tech
2026-10-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Job Fair & Ranken Experience (Ranken - CentralMO)
2026-09-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Ranken Experience (Ranken-CentralMO) 8:00am-9:30am
At the Ranken Experience, you will have a chance to discover Ranken and its latest updates, while also meeting in person with faculty and staff. Light continental refreshments will be provided. Tours will be offered. Attendance is free of charge.
Experience Registration
Job Fair (Ranken – CentralMO)10:30am-12:00pm
At the Job Fair, you’ll have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with the future pipeline to your workforce. This is also a great time to network with other employers. Attendance is free of charge.

Job Fair Registration

Job Fair & Ranken Experience (Ranken - Southeast)
2026-09-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States
Ranken Experience (Ranken-Southeast) 8:00am-9:30am
At the Ranken Experience, you will have a chance to discover Ranken and its latest updates, while also meeting in person with faculty and staff. Light continental refreshments will be provided. Tours will be offered. Attendance is free of charge.
Experience Registration
Job Fair (Ranken-Southeast) 10:30am-12:00pm
At the Job Fair, you’ll have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with the future pipeline to your workforce. This is also a great time to network with other employers. Attendance is free of charge.

Job Fair Registration

Constitution Day
2026-09-17 | MO
Constitution Day. This is not an all-school holiday. Classes are in session.

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Automotive Division
2026-09-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
At the Job Fair, you’ll have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with the future pipeline to your workforce. This is also a great time to network with other employers. Attendance is free of charge.

Register Here!

Ranken Experience (St. Louis)
2026-09-11 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-07-17 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-17 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
At the Ranken Experience, you will have a chance to discover Ranken and its latest updates, while also meeting in person with faculty and staff. Light continental refreshments will be provided. Tours will be offered. Attendance is free of charge.
Register Here!

All School Holiday - Labor Day
2026-09-07 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – Labor Day

Fall 2026-2027 Semester Begins (T/R Eve)
2026-08-25 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall 26-27 Semester Begins (Online I, Day, M/W Eve)
2026-08-24 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Limited Office Hours
2026-08-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Limited Office Hours. Some offices are open to assist students with final preparations to start the fall semester.

Fall Professional Development Day For Faculty
2026-08-20 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Summer Semester Ends (Day)
2026-08-18 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Dual Enrollment Orientation
2026-08-17 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Summer Semester Ends (M/W Eve)
2026-08-17 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Parent Orientation- Virtual
2026-08-16 | Virtual (Online)

Summer Semester Ends (Online II)
2026-08-16 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Dual Enrollment Orientation
2026-08-14 | Ranken – West (Wentzville), 755 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO, 63885, United States

Summer Semester Ends (T/Th Eve)
2026-08-13 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

First Year Campus Acquaintance and Retention Excellence (FYCARE) - STL Only
2026-08-12 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
First Year Campus Acquaintance and Retention Excellence (FYCARE) – STL Only

Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) - STL Manufacturing Only
2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) – STL Manufacturing Only
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Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) - STL Information Technology Only
2026-08-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) – STL Information Technology Only
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Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts)- All Divisions All Satellite Locations
2026-08-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts)- All Divisions All Satellite Locations. West, Southeast, Central MO
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Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) - STL Construction Only
2026-08-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) – STL Construction Only
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Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts)- STL Electrical Only
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts)- STL Electrical Only
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Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts) - STL Automotive Only
2026-08-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
Ranken Ready (Fall 2026 starts)-St. Louis Automotive only
RSVP for this session

Summer Adventure Academies (Week)
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24, 2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17, 2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Shadow-a-Tech (All Locations)
2026-07-09 08:30 - 11:30 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Shadow-a-Tech
Register for your session.

All School Holiday- July 4th
2026-07-03 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Online II Classes Begin, Summer II Classes Begin
2026-06-29 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Online I Classes End (Online I)
2026-06-28 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Summer Open House
2026-06-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Summer Open House (West)
2026-06-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – West (Troy), 651 John Deere Drive, Troy, MO, 63379, United States
Summer Open House at Ranken – West in both Troy and Wentzville, MO

Summer Open House (Southeast)
2026-06-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States
Summer Open House at Ranken – Southeast in Perryville, MO

Summer Open House (Central MO)
2026-06-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Summer Open House at Ranken – CentralMO in Ashland, MO

All School Holiday - Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday – Juneteenth

CANCELED: Training Talent for a Threat-Driven World: An IT & Cybersecurity Panel
2026-06-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
This event has been canceled.
If you’re interested in learning more about Ranken’s cybersecurity workforce development or would like to be involved with future initiatives and events, please reach out to marketing@ranken.edu.

Job Fair & Ranken Experience (Ranken - West)
2026-06-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – West (Wentzville), 755 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO, 63885, United States
Ranken Experience (Ranken-West) 8:00am-9:30am
At the Ranken Experience, you will have a chance to discover Ranken and its latest updates, while also meeting in person with faculty and staff. Light continental refreshments will be provided. Tours will be offered. Attendance is free of charge.
Experience Registration
Job Fair (Ranken-West) 10:30am-12:00pm
At the Job Fair, you’ll have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with the future pipeline to your workforce. This is also a great time to network with other employers. Attendance is free of charge.

Job Fair Registration

Summer Semester Begins (ALL 1st Sem/STL seated Tech- Summer II)
2026-06-02 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday- Memorial Day
2026-05-25 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Satellite Locations, All Divisions
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Summer of 2026 in all divisions at all Satellite Locations—Ranken West (Wentzville & Troy), Ranken Central (Ashland), Ranken Southeast (Perryville).
RSVP HERE >
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81587864161

Meeting ID: 815 8786 4161

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Main Campus Construction, Manufacturing, Information Technology Divisions
2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Summer of 2026 in the Construction, Manufacturing, and IT divisions at the Main Campus.
RSVP HERE >
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81587864161

Meeting ID: 815 8786 4161

Summer Semester Begins (WTZ_PRY_ASH Continuing/Apprentice_Dealer- Summer I)
2026-05-12 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Summer Semester Begins (T/TH Eve)
2026-05-12 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Ready (Summer Starts)—Main Campus Automotive, Electrical Divisions
2026-05-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Online)
This Ranken Ready event is for first-time students starting in Summer of 2026 in the Automotive and Electrical divisions at the Main Campus.
RSVP HERE >
This is a virtual event, taking place via Zoom. If you do not have access to connect virtually from a personal device, we encourage you to reach out to your Student Success Team to discuss on-campus options for connecting.
Zoom Instructions:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81587864161

Meeting ID: 815 8786 4161

Summer Semester Begins (Online I, M/W Eve)
2026-05-11 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

2026 Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States

2026 Golden Graduates Celebration
2026-05-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States

Spring Semester Ends (Day)
2026-05-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Ends (M/W Eve/Online)
2026-04-29 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Ends (T/Th Eve)
2026-04-28 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Architecture Student Showcase
2026-04-24 08:00 - 11:30 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Please join us Friday, April 24, 2026, for the Ranken Architecture Student Showcase from 8:00am – 11:30am at the Mary Ann Lee Technology Center, 1313 N Newstead Ave., St. Louis, MO 63113.

We begin with networking and coffee at 8:00am. At 8:30am, our keynote will kick us off with a discussion on the Influence of Building Design on the Future of Education. The showcase will open immediately after the presentation and is in an open house format.
The showcase this year will feature a semester-long project which focused on the investigation of what happens when a university and trade school exist on the same campus. Students were tasked with designing a campus and creating buildings that support this collaboration.
We look forward to you joining us!
RSVP: https://forms.gle/P4BAKjG3Y8QARRCf7

NC3 National Signing Day
2026-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
WELCOME TO RANKEN AND NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
RSVP to Attend
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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Scholarship Luncheon
2026-04-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Discover Ranken Day + Car Meet
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Big Futures Start Here.
Bring the whole family and explore what’s possible at Ranken Technical College.
From hands-on labs and student-led tours to an exciting car meet, this free open house event is designed for everyone—young students discovering their interest in STEM, parents planning next steps, alumni reconnecting, and anyone curious about skilled trades and technology careers.
The entire campus will be open for you to explore from 8am to Noon. Get a look inside programs from all five divisions—Automotive, Construction, Electrical, IT, and Manufacturing—as well as dorms and student amenities. Drop in any time, stay as long as you like.
Register Today!

Spring Open House (All Satellite Locations)
2026-04-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
See Your Future at Ranken’s Spring Open House!
Get an inside look at the shops and labs at any of our satellite locations in Ashland, Perryville, Wentzville, or Troy, meet expert faculty, and even try out hands-on activities. Don’t miss your chance to explore programs, talk with admissions, and see where your skills can take you.
RSVP for this event.

Phi Theta Kappa Meeting
2026-04-08, 2026-03-10, 2026-02-10, 2026-01-21 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday (Good Friday)
2026-04-03 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (Good Friday). All locations closed. No classes in session.

Shadow-a-Tech (All Locations)
2026-04-02 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-29 08:30 - 11:30 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Open House at Schneider Diesel Facility
2026-03-31 16:00 - 18:00 | MO
Get a First Look at Ranken’s New Diesel Program

Ranken is expanding its Diesel Technology program to a new location in Fall 2026—and you’re invited to be among the first to see it in action! Pre-registration is required for this event.
RSVP Today!
Join us for a special open house at Schneider’s diesel maintenance facility in Edwardsville, IL, where you’ll get an inside look at the environment, equipment, and industry partnership shaping this exciting new opportunity.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: Schneider (141 Enterprise Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025)
ALL GUESTS MUST BE AGE 15 OR OLDER TO ATTEND.
Open to high school students exploring hands-on careers in Diesel Truck Repair, parents of prospective students, career changers, and media representatives, as well as Ranken stakeholders, faculty, and staff.
What to Expect:

Explore the facility: See where hands-on learning meets industry demand
Meet Ranken faculty: Connect with the instructors who will lead the program
Learn about the new Diesel Technology program: Discover how industry-aligned training prepares students for high-demand careers

Automotive Day (Main Campus)
2026-03-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Automotive Day

Online II Classes Begin
2026-03-09 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Future Builders: Middle School Exploration Day
2026-03-05 | MO
Future Builders
A Middle School Exploration Day
An Immersive Tour of Ranken Technical College for 6th-8th Graders
With hands-on learning stations, students will gain exposure to careers within Ranken’s 5 core divisions: Automotive, Construction, Electrical, IT, and Manufacturing.
Contact Ranken Admissions to inquire about participating in this event.
admissions@ranken.edu | 314-286-4809

Online I Classes End
2026-03-04 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Manufacturing Division
2026-02-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Electrical Division
2026-02-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Job Fair (St. Louis) - IT Division
2026-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Job Fair (St. Louis) - Construction Division
2026-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Job Fair (Ranken - West)
2026-02-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Ranken – West (Wentzville), 755 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO, 63885, United States

Ranken Experience (Ranken - West)
2026-02-20 08:00 - 09:30 | Ranken – West (Wentzville), 755 Parr Road, Wentzville, MO, 63885, United States

Job Fair (Ranken - Southeast)
2026-02-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States

Ranken Experience (Ranken - Southeast)
2026-02-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Ranken – Southeast, 1907 N. Perryville Blvd., Perryville, MO, 63775, United States

Job Fair (Ranken - CentralMO)
2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Ranken Experience (Ranken - CentralMO)
2026-02-18 08:00 - 09:30 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

All School Holiday (President's Day)
2026-02-16 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (President’s Day). All locations closed. No classes in session.

Skills USA District Conference
2026-02-06 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Remote Learning Day
2026-01-26 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
On January 26, 2026, due to weather conditions, all locations will transition to remote learning for both Day and Evening classes. Students, please check your Ranken email and login to InsideRanken to participate in your classes, remotely. Employees will also work remotely.

All School Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
2026-01-19 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). All locations closed. No classes in session.

Spring Semester Begins (Online I)
2026-01-12 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (T/Th Eve)
2026-01-08 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (Day)
2026-01-07 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring All Faculty Meeting for UE Adjuncts
2026-01-06 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Semester Begins (M/W Eve)
2026-01-05 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Spring Professional Development Day (UD) for Faculty
2026-01-05 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

Limited Office Hours
2026-01-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
Some offices will be open for limited hours today to assist students.

First Year Campus Acquaintance and Retention Excellence (FYCARE)
2026-01-02 | Ranken – St. Louis, 4431 Finney Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States

All School Holiday
2025-12-23 - 2026-01-01 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
All School Holiday. All locations closed.

Winter Break/Student Holiday
2025-12-19 - 2026-01-04 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States

Fall Semester Ends (Day)
2025-12-18 | Ranken – Central MO, 975 Perry Avenue, Ashland, MO, 65010, United States
