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Renton Technical College expands Spanish-language early childhood cohort and allied‑health access aimed at nontraditional students
Summary
Renton Technical College presenters told lawmakers the college serves many nontraditional students (median age ~30), highlighted a Spanish‑language cohort in early childhood education that used evening/hybrid delivery to boost enrollment, and described steady enrollment growth amid recent state budget cuts.
Renton — Renton Technical College administrators and faculty told the House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee that the colleges workforce programs target nontraditional students and that targeted delivery and wraparound support improved access and completion for under‑served learners.
"Our headcount is about 7,500," RTC President Doctor Harden said during a tour and work session at the Renton campus, adding that the colleges median student age is 30 and that 72% of students identify as people of color. Harden said enrollment was 10% over the prior year despite state budget cuts that forced about $2.4 million in reductions and…
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