Ready For What’s Next? We’ll Help You Get There.
Whether you’re a high school student exploring your next steps or an adult ready to launch a new career, the Outreach and Recruitment Office at Bates Tech is here for you. We offer hands-on events, personalized guidance, and real support to help you navigate your options and feel confident about your future.
From discovering programs that match your goals to touring any of our three vibrant campuses in Tacoma, we make it easy to get started.
Your journey starts here, and we can’t wait to meet you!
Contact us! Outreach@BatesTech.edu
Big Futures Built Here: Bates Tech Open House 2026
Explore programs, meet faculty and students, and more!
Bates Tech welcomes the community to the Bates Tech Open House. Visitors will attend information sessions, classroom visits, and a program fair to meet instructors and learn more about our programs.
Bates Tech South Campus
2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Workshops include:
- Steps to Enrollment
- Bates Foundation and Financial Aid
- Running Start and Technical High School
- Career Exploration Quiz
- Associated Student Government and Student Resources
- Filing the FAFSA, Insights and Tips
Want to connect with us in person?
Check out the calendar below to see where we’ll be. We’re out and about at local high schools, career fairs, community festivals, and more, ready to answer your questions and help you explore all that Bates Tech has to offer.