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WTC takes precautions against the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 9, 2020

Western Technical College is taking all developments concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) seriously. As an institution the safety of our guests, faculty, staff, and students is extremely important. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Western Tech has developed a plan of action for students and staff to continue studies/work in the event of any closures. In addition, we [...]

For the sixth year in a row Western Tech receives rating on the nation’s top 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Schools, achieving bronze status this year

February 12, 2020

EL PASO- Continuing its mission to provide veterans, their spouses, and the military community with the finest choices for education opportunities, Military Friendly today has released the 2020-21 Military Friendly Schools list. Now in its 19th year, the Military Friendly® Schools list has come to set the standard for higher education institutions to provide the [...]

Western Technical College (WTC) Donates $250,000 to Name El Paso Children’s Hospital’s Rehabilitative Gymnasium

February 11, 2020

El Paso, Texas (February 10, 2020)- In conjunction with its 50th year in business, Western Technical College (WTC) is donating $250,000 to name El Paso Children’s Hospital’s Rehabilitative Gymnasium as “The Western Tech Rehabilitative Gymnasium”. El Paso Children’s Hospital will benefit in an increase in pediatric service lines within the region. The Unveiling will be [...]

4th Generation Locally Owned Business Celebrates 50 Years in Serving the EL Paso Community

January 29, 2020

El Paso, Texas – January 21, 2020– Western Technical College, a fourth generation locally owned establishment, will be celebrating 50 years of service to the El Paso community. Western Technical College began as El Paso Trade School in January 1970 and was established to meet the unmet need for many types of trained technicians in [...]

Western Tech Sponsors a New Wrap for a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat at the NHRA Races, giving El Paso National Exposure

October 21, 2019

El Paso, Texas – October 21, 2019– Western Technical College has had a partnership with the Don Schumacher Racing Team (DSR) for the last 10 years.  The DSR team is a nationally recognized racing team in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). As part of the Internship Course in the Automotive Program at Western Tech, [...]

Medical/Clinical Assistant Program Receives Programmatic Accreditation

October 1, 2019

We are pleased and eager to announce that, as of September 20, 2019, in addition to our Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) accreditation, our Medical/Clinical Assistant (MCA) program is now programmatically accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Programmatically accredited by definition is a specialized or professional [...]

WTC Instructor Receives Offensive Security Certified Professional Certification

July 18, 2019

We are excited and proud to announce that our very own Instructor from the Information Systems & Security Program, Robert Madrid, has successfully completed the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification exam and is now an Offensive Security Certified Professional. The OSCP examination consists of a virtual network containing targets of varying configurations and operating [...]

WTC Student and Instructor selected to attend the Cisco Networking Academy Dream Team at Cisco Live in San Diego

June 27, 2019

June 27, 2019 – For 20 years, Cisco Networking Academy has changed the lives of 9.2 million students in 180 countries by providing education, technical training, and career mentorship. Each year, only 10 students and 2 instructors in the U.S. and Canada are selected yearly for membership on the Dream Team; those who make it [...]

New Nursing Program to Hit the Borderland – Not Your Average Nursing Program

May 31, 2019

El Paso, Texas – May 14, 2019 – Western Technical College (Western Tech) a 2017 Innovation in Education award winner has been approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and ACCSC to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The program will offer an exciting and accessible opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science [...]

U.S. Government Shutdown | Information

January 8, 2019

Greetings Western Technical College Students and Future Students, In light of the recent U.S. government shutdown, there may be concerns or questions regarding how your student financial aid and/or VA educational benefits may be impacted.  The U. S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid (FSA) office has communicated that the shutdown should not affect student financial aid at this time. It has also been confirmed with the Veteran Administration, that GI [...]