Bates Technical College is a public trade school located in Tacoma, Washington, serving students across Pierce County with applied technical education. The college offers programs in Cybersecurity, Software Development and Data Analytics, and Electrical Engineering Technology. Mechanical Engineering Technology and Automation and Mechatronics programs prepare students for precision manufacturing and industrial automation careers. Welding and Automotive Technology programs address high-demand skilled trades aligned with regional transportation and manufacturing industries. Bates supports workforce pipelines for the Port of Tacoma, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and the broader South Puget Sound industrial corridor.

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