98% Placement Rate for Graduates Holds Steady
Despite challenging unemployment numbers in many job markets, there are some careers that don’t disappear, even in an economic climate like the one we’re facing. Careers in the HVAC, precision machining and electrical fields, for instance, are still going strong. Graduates from Ranken’s two-year associate degree program enjoy excellent job placement rates, usually with more jobs available than there are graduates.
“We have so many companies wanting to hire our students, we have to turn them away,” says Steve Swenson, head of the College’s Electrical division. “Some companies want to hire the entire graduating class. These graduates are in a great position to launch successful careers.”
Careers in automotive maintenance, heating and cooling and industrial technology are not going to disappear, says College President, Ben Ernst.
“You can’t outsource your car repair, or the maintenance of your facility’s machinery. There’s always going to be a need for skilled technicians to keep businesses running. That’s why 98% of our students have a job in their fields within six months of graduation. And many of them have a job even before they walk out our door.”
Ranken’s 2009 graduation ceremony is on May 16th. The College plans to graduate more than 700 students this year.
Since 1907, Ranken Technical College has served the St. Louis region by providing skilled labor through hands-on, state-of-the-art training in a variety of technical disciplines. Ranken prepares students for successful careers in their chosen technical fields by placing emphasis on technical training, general education and professionalism. The College offers Associate of Technology and Science degrees in five core divisions—Automotive, Construction, Electrical, Information Technology and Manufacturing, as well as Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural Technology and Applied Management. Ranken is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about Ranken Technical College, visit www.ranken.edu or call 1-866.4RANKEN.
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