Career Advisors are here to help you. If you’re an existing student who needs support in planning your educational pathway, your career advisor is a great resource. Career Advisors are also available to refer students to community resources for crisis intervention and problem resolution.
Career Advisors can assist with:
- Appropriate placement in general education courses
- Learning about college resources and support services
- Understanding degree or certificate requirements
- Program costs
- Understanding college policies, procedures
- Educational planning
Career advisors are assigned based on your career pathway.
To make an appointment with a career advisor, call 253.680.7002 or enrollment@batestech.edu.
| Advisor Brandon Held | Advisor Bob Traufler | Advisor Jason Carroll |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Medical Assistant | Accounting | Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Technology |
| Barber | Administrative Business Assistant | Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing |
| Biomedical Service Technician: Clinical Engineering | Broadcasting/Video Production | Automotive Technology |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Business Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA/MRP) | Carpentry |
| Culinary Arts | Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology | Commercial Truck Driving-Entry Level |
| Dental Assisting | Cloud Computing and Networking Technology | Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology |
| Dental Lab Technician | Cybersecurity | Early Childhood Education |
| Denturist | Digital Media | Electrical Construction |
| Electronic Equipment Service Technician | Electrical Engineering Technology | Facilities Maintenance Engineer |
| Machinist | Automation and Mechatronics | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician (HVAC) |
| Nursing Assistant Certified | Information Technology Specialist | Motorcycle and Marine Technology |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Marketing and Business Management (not accepting new students) | Sheet Metal Technology |
| Practical Nurse | Mechanical Engineering Technology | Welding |
| Software Development | ||
| Fire Service |
Advising Faculty Qualifications
Bates Technical College’s Career Advisors hold State of Washington Professional Technical Certification (PTC) in accordance with WAC 131-16 and the rules of the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. They have been assessed and certified for having the educational and professional proficiency to perform the services as Career Advisors in Professional Technical Education programs in the State of Washington.
Their specific details are as follows:
Brandon Held
- Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, English; Master of Arts, Sociology; University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
- PTC Number: 3432B, Valid to: 06/01/2025
- Location: Downtown Campus
- Email: brandon.held@batestech.edu
Robert Traufler
- Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing; Washington State University, Pullman
- PTC Number: 2129B, Valid to: 3/15/2027
- Location: Central Campus
- Email: btraufler@batestech.edu
Jason Carroll
- Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Workforce Education & Development; Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership; Brandman University, Irvine
- PTC Number: 2007B, Valid to: 2/27/2023
- Location: South Campus
- Email: jcarroll@batestech.edu