Ranken Technical College - St. Louis

06/02/2026

Did you know Ranken has FIVE locations across Missouri?

📍 St. Louis
📍 Ashland
📍 Perryville
📍 Troy
📍 Wentzville

That means hands-on, career-focused training may be closer to home than you think.

Even better, you can explore all these locations at Open House events this month.

Tour the facilities, meet instructors, and get a firsthand look at programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers.

Register for Open House → www.ranken.edu/openhouse
Fall enrollment is open now.

06/01/2026

Summer plans:

☀️ Relax
🏊 Swim
👋 Spend time with friends
🎓 Enroll at Ranken

We’re enrolling now for Fall classes, so if you’re still deciding what’s next, now's the best time to get started.

Kick off your enrollment at ranken.edu/apply

05/28/2026

“You don’t need to go to a traditional college.”

Dillon Birdsong found his path at Ranken. After completing the High Performance Racing program, he worked with Formula Drift and recently started his career with Porsche St. Louis, all in just a few years’ time.

If you’re still figuring out what’s next, explore your options and see what Ranken can offer. 🔧🏁

05/27/2026

open house is coming up and both media teams agreed you should probably be there 😭

Tour the labs, meet instructors, explore programs, and see what hands-on training at Ranken actually looks like.

📍 June 23 & 25
🔗 Learn more + register: https://ranken.edu/openhouse/

05/26/2026

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a workforce priority across every industry.

Join Ranken Technical College for our Cybersecurity Workforce Development Panel: Training Talent for a Threat-Driven World, where industry leaders, educators, and IT professionals will come together to discuss the growing cybersecurity talent gap and how we can better prepare the next generation of skilled professionals.

This conversation will explore real-world workforce needs, evolving cybersecurity challenges, and how strong partnerships between education and industry are essential to building a more secure future.

Event Details:
• June 11, 2026
• Ranken Technical College - Main Campus in St. Louis
• Featuring cybersecurity and IT leaders from across the region

Whether you’re an employer, educator, or technology professional, this panel offers valuable insight into how we can strengthen the cybersecurity pipeline and meet today’s workforce demands.

🔗 Learn more and RSVP:

IT and cybersecurity workforce development panel at Ranken Technical College on June 11, 2026. Join leaders to discuss talent needs.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the courageous service members who gave their lives for our country.

Ranken has been proud to support veterans and active-duty military members throughout the years, and we remain inspired by their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to serving others.

In observance of Memorial Day, all Ranken offices and locations will be closed Monday, May 25.

05/21/2026

Most students don't want to spend their summer sitting in a classroom.

At Ranken’s Summer Adventure Academies, students spend their time building projects, exploring technology, creating with their hands, and trying out skills connected to real careers.

From robotics to fabrication to the skilled trades, these camps are designed for curious middle and high school students who like learning by doing.

⚠️ Some camps are already full, and remaining spots are limited.

Tag a parent who needs to see this! 🔽

🔗 https://ranken.edu/adventureacademy/

05/20/2026

“Ranken’s done a phenomenal job of scoping the needs and scoping the skills that are required to be successful in the trades.”

Hear from Chris Hoffmann, who leads a team of 600 trades professionals at HB Solutions Group (Hoffmann Brothers), on why Ranken graduates are ready to hit the ground running. Our learning environment and hands-on training ensure that by the time students show up to the job site, they have the foundational tools and skills needed for the careers that exist in today's marketplace.

Watch to see why industry leaders choose Ranken. 🛠️

05/19/2026

Being a crew chief takes more than passion—it takes hands-on skill, technical knowledge, and the ability to solve problems under pressure.

Brad Mason of ABMotorsports built that foundation at Ranken. Combined with dealership experience and support from Matco Tools, he developed the expertise needed to keep race cars perfectly assembled, tuned, and ready for competition.

Today, Brad leads from the pit, making sure every detail is dialed in before the green flag drops.

If you enjoy diagnosing problems and working with your hands, Brad says Ranken is the place to start building your career in automotive technology.

🏁 Ready to build your future in the trades?