News Summary:
On September 24, 2026, Bates Technical College, in partnership with the Healthcare Training Fund, launched a Youth Behavioral Health Apprenticeship designed to build an early career pathway and meet the growing demand for behavioral health workers. Previously, on March 23, 2026, the TRA Medical Imaging Foundation awarded three students in Bates Technical College’s MRI Technology program $7,500 each in scholarships, totaling $22,500, as part of a $150,000 regional workforce investment for 2026 to support Pierce County’s diagnostic imaging workforce. Earlier that month, on March 3, 2026, KBTC Public Television, owned and operated by the college, announced that Tom Layson, managing editor and host of “Northwest Now,” received the Washington Coalition for Open Government’s James Andersen Award for advancing government transparency awareness across Washington. On February 24, 2026, Bates Technical College's Dental Assisting and Denturist programs hosted a free dental and denture clinic on March 6, 2026, to provide essential oral healthcare to the South Sound community. This followed the college's receipt of a surplus Pierce Transit vehicle on January 15, 2026, which enhances training for students in public transit and heavy equipment maintenance.
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