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Bates Technical College - Downtown Campus offers a Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A) program that prepares students to operate large vehicles in commercial settings. The program includes classroom instruction and hands-on training, allowing students to develop the necessary skills to be successful in the transportation industry. Graduates from the program can pursue careers as truck drivers, bus drivers, and other commercial driving positions.

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Bates Technical College - Downtown Campus

Bates Technical College is a career-focused institution in Tacoma, Washington, with pathways spanning healthcare, public safety, business, advanced manufacturing, and technology. Dreambound-listed fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy, HVAC, and Welding, among others. Its programs combine technical and theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, and several pathways use workplace-style labs or industry-relevant tools. Advanced Manufacturing covers precision tooling, machining, and CNC equipment, while Health Sciences includes direct and indirect patient-care occupations. Business and Communication supports professional, entrepreneurial, and digital work, and Education and Public Safety includes early childhood education, fire service, and public safety administration. The college also offers Hospitality training through Culinary Arts and STEM programs focused on information technology, robotics, mechatronics, electronics, and engineering. Career pathways are organized around exploration of occupational fields and preparation for entry-level positions.

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1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405

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