Western Technical College

This college has the right idea, but does need to make a few changes to really be top-​notch. I have attended here for the duration of the Welding program, and have also had exposure with some of the other programs as well.
Western Tech has two campuses, one in the North East, and one in the Far East. I have only been at the Far East location, located at 9624 Plaza circle, so my review will partain to this location only.
I will start with the good. The school has really grown over the last few years. They are now offering programs in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, TDI diesel, HVAC, Performance tuning, Nursing, and Welding. Now I can’t speak for the Nursing Program or HVAC, however, for the other programs mentioned, the school has made valuable partnerships with top organizations like Don Schumacher Racing (NHRA) and Lincoln Electric (Welding). WTC has really expanded those programs, and have lab material that would rival any school. Especially woth the welding prgoram, recent partnerships with Lincoln electric translates into newer equipment in the future, and better tools available. The courses are based on a 80 – 20 curriculum, meaning 80% of the schooling is lab work, while 20% is in the classroom. This is great, especially for hands-​on learners. WTC also does a great job with career placement services, and they pride themselves on helping former students to get started within the career path they have chosen. Also, WTC hosts job and career fairs throughout the year, right here on campus. If you are prior military, this school is great for Vets. I am a vet myself, and they have done a great job dealing with the VA on my behalf regarding ED benefits.
One thing to note, there is a daycare right here on campus. It is a third party childcare center, Castle Tales, but they do share the same building as WTC. I have written a seperately review for them also.
Now the downfalls to this school. It is overcrowded. Although the lab areas are large, the school likes to cram as many students as physically possible, making for a degraded learning atmosphere. For the welding program specifically, the morning class is so crowded it has become difficult to do your daily work and practice just because of the sheer number of bodies in comparison to the number of working equipment available. Another thing with the welding program is that a lot of equipment gets broken, and stays broken. Now I understand that students break stuff, however, the school does need to do a better job of holding the students accountable. Then possibly the students won’t be as careless or reckless, and the equipment will not get broken as often. I know this may seem trivial, but when you are here everyday, it gets old fast.
This is a private school, so accreditation standards are high. This Translates into the school being very strict on attendance and grades. This really isn’t a school where you can really slack off, or not show up, and expect to succeed. If you are one to be on top of your education, and be proactive, then this is the school for you.