Welcome to Bellingham Technical College! Each year, we provide more than 3,700 students with professional technical education and classes that help them build their better future.
Whether you're just starting to explore your options for your first career or are an experienced worker returning to college to train for the next level or a new direction, Bellingham Technical College offers a variety of two-year degrees, shorter certificates, bachelor of applied science programs and continuing education courses to help you meet your goals, as well as Transitional Studies classes that can provide you with English language skills, GED preparation and more.
BTC’s programs are informed by industry to give you the preparation and skills that employers are looking for, with hands-on training, high-tech equipment and opportunities for internships. This connection with our community and the economic development of our region helps ensure that BTC program graduates have high job-placement rates and earn high wages.
As a graduate of a technical college myself, I understand and deeply appreciate the life-changing power of education. At BTC, our goal is to ensure that every person in our community has access to the benefits that an education can bring. BTC takes pride in offering high quality education in an inclusive campus that is committed to equity, with student resources that include programs that support first-generation and low-income students, tutoring and counseling, and we offer a variety of financial assistance programs and scholarships to help you afford college and cut down on student debt.
I hope you’ll join us on campus and start the next exciting step on your educational journey.
Sincerely,
James Lemerond, Ed.D.
President
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Bellingham Technical College’s office of the president is responsible for bringing together campus members including, BTC Board of Trustees, Associated Student Body, Administrators, Deans and other constituents to advocate and influence public policy and opinions about BTC and the CTC system priorities and challenges. These participants uphold BTC’s vision and mission by sharing the college's accomplishments, and highlighting BTC's long-standing dedication to the community through education, which strengthens the colleges connectivity, reputation and perception within the community and beyond. Read more about BTC's Legislative Advocacy.
BTC is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. Each member is appointed by the governor, and serves a five-year term.
The Board’s activities include strategic planning, policy creation, appointing the College President, approving operating budgets, and awarding tenure.
For additional information regarding the Board of Trustees please contact the College President's office at 360.752.8334.