Clover Park Technical College

Clover Park Technical College’s main campus is in Lakewood, Washington, with additional locations in Puyallup and Tacoma. The South Hill Campus at Thun Field supports aviation programs, using the neighboring runway and surrounding airspace for learning. The Eastside Training Center on East McKinley Avenue in Tacoma expands access to education through partnerships with WorkForce Central and the City of Tacoma. The college also operates Northwest Career & Technical High School, where students can earn a high-school diploma while completing a technical certificate or degree. Programs cover applied, technical, and career preparation fields. Bachelor’s options include cybersecurity, environmental sciences, interior design, mechatronics engineering technology and automation, operations management, and computer science and cyber-physical software engineering. Associate, certificate, and non-degree training options include nursing, dental assisting, histology laboratory technology, network operations and system security, nondestructive testing, surgical technology, graphic design technology, heating and air conditioning/refrigeration service technology, lineworker and arboriculture, retail business management, upholstery, and welding. High school programs include GED and High School+, Northwest Career & Technical High School, and Running Start. International students can explore study options through the college’s full program listings and contact the Welcome Center for weekly Group Intake support with admissions. Classes are available through traditional schedules as well as evening, weekend, and online formats. The Lakewood campus is at 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, while South Hill is in Puyallup and the Eastside Training Center is in Tacoma. The CPTC Foundation provides scholarships and emergency funding for students.