Workforce

A Diverse and Skilled Talent Pool

The Renton talent pool is comprised of well-educated, diverse, highly skilled, and eager individuals ready to go to work. Over 54,000 people are employed in the area, which means that a majority of residents are actively working and contributing to the Renton economy.

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A Well-Educated Community Leads to Higher Workforce Aptitude

Renton Technical College (RTC), the post-secondary institution that garners the largest number of enrollments in the region, has a profound impact on the city and is continuously investing in its students, programs, and outcomes. Not only is RTC involved with Achieving the Dream, Inc. – a national nonprofit that helps millions of community college students succeed –  but the organization named Renton Technical College a Leader College because of its efforts “raising persistence and graduation rates, closing achievement gaps, and changing lives.”

Recently, Renton Technical College also celebrated the grand opening of its 63,550 square foot Automotive Technology Complex. The $20 million project expands the existing Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) program, where students train to work as professional auto technicians on Ford products in ASE-certified centers. Renton employers expect the Automotive Technology Complex will help provide workforce solutions for years to come.

Local Employers Offer Work-Mentorship Programs for High School Students

Local employers are taking an active role in getting students ready for the working world and life beyond text books. Companies like Walker’s Renton Subaru/Mazda are creating work-mentorship programs that provide students paid positions in various roles. These jobs allow students to gain valuable work experience while receiving specialized attention and guidance from mentors.

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