UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All offices at all Ranken locations will be closed December 23 through January 1. Offices will re-open on January 2nd. Have a happy holiday!
In December and January, the Automotive Collision Repair department at Ranken Technical College will offer four free seminars for local students preparing for the SkillsUSA district competition. These classes are designed specifically to familiarize the student with areas and skills that will be evaluated during the Skills USA district competition. Classes are open to students [..] READ MORE
This week, Ranken was excited to welcome a group of 20 teachers for EV3 Robotics Training. The two-day workshop was part of St. Louis University High School’s Clavius Project. This project focuses on underserved communities, mentoring and inspiring urban middle school students in STEM-related areas (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). By educating the educators, programs like EV3 Robotics meet a critical need. In [..] READ MORE
Ranken Technical College is excited to announce that we will open a new location in Perryville, Missouri next year. Along with our existing St. Louis campus and Ranken Wentzville location, the new Perryville facility will make a great contribution to Ranken’s efforts to evolve – bringing our world-class technical education to another community in the Midwest. Ranken leads today’s education evolution by working closely [..] 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
Monday, Dec. 14 Walker Hall – December Birthday Celebration WHEN 7:00 p.m. WHERE Walker Hall Seminar Room DETAILS Celebrate residents’ December birthdays. This event is open to Walker Hall residents. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Student Ambassador Meeting WHEN 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. WHERE G108-109 DETAILS The final Student Ambassador meeting of the semester! Wednesday, Dec. 16 Phi [..] 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
Are you interested in automotive airbrushing and custom painting? Ranken Technical College’s spring Airbrush and Custom Paint course is now open for registration. Instructor Mike Cisler of Hammerwerks has many years of custom painting experience, and has been highlighted in several popular magazines. In this course, students will learn: Worker protection and personal safety relative to the custom painting [..] READ MORE
Thanksgiving: On Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, Ranken will be closed for business. The last day of the Fall semester for students is Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. Christmas and New Years: Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22, the College will be open for business Wednesday, Dec. 23 – Sunday, Dec. 27, Ranken will be closed for business. Monday, [..] READ MORE