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!
by Cheryl Werkmann | Oct 06, 2015
On Sept. 3, 2015, the new Diesel Technology students from Ranken Wentzville took a field trip to UPS in Earth City to learn what a big corporation like UPS looks for when hiring diesel technicians. “Do you know what you need to work here?” asked a UPS diesel technician, standing at his tool box, having [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | Sep 24, 2015
Ranken Automotive students packed Staley Auditorium this morning to see Antron Brown, 2012 NHRA Top Fuel world champion. Brown spoke about how he got started in racing – he worked as an unpaid intern for a racing team – and described his path to success. He emphasized the importance of preparing for opportunities, saying, “Each and every [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | Aug 13, 2015
New Taylor Automotive Center to House Ranken’s Cutting-Edge Diesel Technology Program Yesterday, Carolyn Kindle, vice president and executive director of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione, Emerson President Edward Monser, UAW/GM Representative Vaughn Sanders and Ranken President Stan Shoun joined Wentzville officials and Ranken board members, staff and faculty to celebrate the opening [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | Aug 03, 2015
Ranken Technical College is excited to welcome new and returning students back to campus with a week of activities and informational programming. Check out our Welcome Week events to learn more about student organizations and campus resources, to meet other students and to celebrate the beginning of a great new school year. Monday, August 24 New Student [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | Jun 08, 2015
WACO, Texas (May 20, 2015) – The HI-TEC Innovative Program Award will be presented July 29, 2015 at the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) in Portland, OR. This year’s recipient is Gary Young, Ranken Technical College, Advanced Manufacturing Program. This award recognizes teams of advanced technology education professionals that have designed and implemented [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | Jun 08, 2015
Over the spring semester, the Automotive Import Technology program began using a dry erase board to track how many National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) tests each student in the program completed. This was an effort to motivate them to pass as many tests as possible before they graduate from Ranken. The ASE promotes excellence in automotive [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | May 27, 2015
Taylor Family Donation will Fund STEM Training, Scholarships (St. Louis, MO) Ranken Technical College will receive a $5 million donation from the Taylor family, owners and operators of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. The money will fund scholarships, STEM outreach activities for young people, and automotive equipment at [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | Apr 17, 2015
Are you a Ranken IT student who needs to retake a certification exam, or who wants to attempt an additional certification in the next few months? We have three Information Technology Certification Retesting dates coming up in May and June. Certification Retesting Dates Thursday, May 21, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at 10 [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | Apr 15, 2015
Department Tutors and Tutors/Lab Assistants are Needed Immediately! Tutors/Lab Assistants may be students majoring in any field as long as they have Bs or better in their major and General Education classes. Department Tutors in the following majors are needed immediately: Automotive Collision Repair Building Systems Engineering Technology Carpentry Electrical — particularly Electrical Systems Design Technology Information [..] READ MORE
by Web Master | Jan 30, 2015
Ranken Technical College’s Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe and secure campus for students, employees and visitors. To that end, Public Safety provides security guards stationed throughout campus and secures the College’s parking lots. Public Safety has no jurisdiction over public streets, and is not able to safeguard any vehicles or belongings [..] READ MORE