About
Become a Career & Technical Education Teacher for Grades 7-12! If you have three years (6,000 hours) of occupational experience in a specific area and are interested in teaching, consider pursuing a Career and Technical Educator (CTE) certificate. As a Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board-approved provider of the Plan 2 Business and Industry route CTE teacher preparation program, Bates offers the high-quality competency-based training that prepares you for a CTE teaching career at the secondary level, grades 7-12. Our flexible scheduling makes it easy for you to design your own plan for program pacing and completion. We offer courses online every quarter. Some classes have synchronous zoom meetings scheduled on weeknights and weekends, and an accelerated summer weekday offering enables you to complete a significant portion of coursework during the summer.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Bates Technical College - Central Campus
Bates Technical College's main premises is a place packed with endless possibilities and opportunities for students. It is located in an area renowned for its natural beauty and near a modernized downtown district, making it an ideal place for students seeking both tranquility and the hustle and bustle of city life. This college offers a diverse multitude of courses, focusing on real-world career pathways, under the guidance of highly trained mentors. It prioritizes student assistance with their growth, bringing academic accomplishments and aspirations to fruition. The experience at this college is characterized by hands-on practical learning, technical skill development, and innovation. Bates Technical College is a center for fostering scholarships, diversity, and engagement, offering a supportive and enriching environment conducive to growth and discovery.