Ranken Technical College proudly holds an amazing job placement rate of 98%. Career services is a lifetime benefit that the college offers its graduates. Industry partners and graduates alike frequently take advantage of this opportunity to seek advancement and/or fill vacancies.

Gabriel Ware graduated with a degree in Automotive Diesel Technology in 2020 at Ranken’s Wentzville location. Gabe explains, “Ranken is an amazing school to have on your resume. I have gotten so many interviews and been offered many jobs because of it. It [Ranken] was a great way for me to get my foot in the door of an industry I had no idea about!” Eric DeSplinter, diesel instructor, describes Gabe as an industrious young man: “Gabe Ware was a hard-working student that had good grades. [Gabe] was always involved in the class scenarios that he had a good understanding of.”

Now working as a diesel mechanic for Republic Services, Gabe is highly valued by his employer.  Republic Services has an entire fleet of diesel vehicles. It strives to be America’s preferred recycling and waste services partner. Their vision is to be an employer of choice, a company that makes every effort to create a meaningful and rewarding workplace where safety is revered, and each employee can be a compassionate steward of our environment. Anthony Byers, fleet supervisor at Republic Services tells us, “Gabe is one of our top trainees. He is a model employee whose work surpasses others. Gabe is punctual and respectful. After just one month, Gabe is working solo on his own jobs, repairing and servicing our diesel fleet.”

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