Program Info Sessions
Meet faculty to learn more about the program
Info sessions cover a variety of topics and are offered both online and in-person at both our South Hill and Lakewood campuses.
Sessions follow the CPTC calendar and are not held between terms and on holidays. Any given session may be cancelled without advance notice if speakers are not available for other reasons.
Check the CPTC calendar to see the schedule of upcoming sessions.
You can use the filter options on the calendar to find the Program Information Sessions (Academic Calendar) or General Into Sessions (CPTC Other Info Sessions). Once you find the one you want to attend, select "Add to my calendar" to get a reminder.
Virtual Program Info Sessions
3 pm, 2nd Wednesday of each month
Not everyone has the time or resources to get to one of our campuses for an hour. Drop in to a Virtual Program Info Session's Zoom room to chat with instructors about the program requirements and job prospects.
Afterwards, click over to the Welcome Center's webpage to get in touch with Entry Services staff.
Virtual (online) meeting rooms are listed in alpha order by program name. These virtual meeting rooms will only be open for the duration of the scheduled Program Info Session.
- Accounting
- Architectural Engineering Design | 895 9624 8565 | 201014
- Automotive Collision Technician | 301 2062 765
- Automotive Technician | 301 2062 765
- Aviation Maintenance Technician | 638 515 0621 | 9nsNkt
- Avionics Technician | 351 678 7611 | 957514
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity | 874 1779 6170 | 373022
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design | 973 798 6072 | 657429
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology & Automation (META) (Teams)
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management | 983 330 2047
- Central Service/Sterile Processing | 252 395 4577
- Computer Programming | 839 1956 7233 | 593381
- Construction Technology | 840 1259 2589 | 580021
- Cosmetology | 829 8617 5014 | OhBeeHive
- Culinary Arts | 885 4325 3289 | culinary
- Dental Assistant | 832 9802 0389 | 338737
- Digital Entertainment Design and Production | 870 2911 0332 | 087184
- Early Care & Education | 861 2301 3856
- Environmental Sciences & Technology | 857 9444 7399 | 196133
- Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security | 871 586 4402 | 174810
- Esthetic Sciences | 885 3444 3709
- Fundamental Skills for Manufacturing | 811 2996 4758
- Graphic Technologies | 846 4044 5502 | 749062
- Health Unit Coordinator | 253 589 6028 | 6028
- Heating & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Technician - Contact Richard Barton to schedule appointment
- Histology Lab Technician | 759 473 6950 | 1128
- Human Services | 431 175 4863
- Interior Design | 973 798 6072 | 657429
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (Teams)
- Mechatronics (Teams)
- Medical Assistant | 314 048 4089
- Medical Lab Technician
- Network Operations & System Security | 834 4075 4062 | 444138
- Nondestructive Testing | 811 2996 4758
- Nursing | 811 8848 9991
- Pastry Arts | 885 4325 3289 | culinary
- Pharmacy Technician | 881 0346 3045 | 916736
- Professional Pilot | 795 577 0655 | flight
- Retail Business Management | 344 361 0542 | 598739
- Surgical Technology | 894 7497 6996 | 981455
- Upholstery - Contact Darrel Doodigian | 253-589-6092 to schedule appointment
- Welding | 833 3551 6178 | 935997
Sessions are not held when program faculty are unavailable, including between terms, when CPTC is closed, and in cases of short-staffing.
In-person Program Info Sessions
3 pm, 4th Wednesday of each month
See the classroom labs in person and meet the program faculty on both campuses. You'll be able to explore the equipment and materials for yourself, and talk with instructors about the program requirements and job prospects.
Afterwards, connect with on-site staff for to get immediate help with your application.
These Program Information Sessions are held at the South Hill Campus in Puyallup.
- Aviation Maintenance Technician | SHC Lobby
- Avionics Technician | SHC Rm-122
- Professional Pilot | SHC Rm-102
On-site staff are available to help future students at the reception desk.
Programs are listed in alphabetical order. These Program Info Sessions are held on the Lakewood campus.
Entry Services staff are available to help future students in The Welcome Center, Building 17, Room 101.
Program name | Building number | Room number
• Accounting | B-11, Rm-144
• Architectural Engineering Design | B-19, Rm-203
• Automotive Collision Technician | B-3, Rm-301
• Automotive Technician | B-3, Rm-201
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity | B-24, Rm-206
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design | B-19, Rm-210
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology & Automation (META) | B-24, Rm-103
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management | virtual only
• Central Service/Sterile Processing | B-21, Rm-107
• Computer Programming | B-24, Rm-205B
• Construction Technology | B-5, Rm-101
• Cosmetology | B-8, Rm-208
• Culinary Arts | B-31, Rm-102
• Dental Assistant | B-14, Rm-107
• Digital Entertainment Design and Production | B-11, Rm-142
• Early Care & Education | B-10, Rm-125
• Electrician Low Voltage Fire/Security | B-14, Rm-213
• Environmental Sciences & Technology | B-16, Rm-104
• Esthetic Sciences | B-8, Rm-305
• Graphic Technologies | B-11, Rm-154 by showcase outside classroom
• Health Unit Coordinator | B-21, Rm-105
• Heating & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Technician | B-25, Rm-105
• Histology Lab Technician | B-21, Rm-237
• Human Services | B-21, Rm-111
• Interior Design | B-19, Rm-210
• Manufacturing Engineering Technologies | B-24, Rm-120
• Mechatronics | B-24, Rm-103
• Medical Assistant | B-21, Rm-122
• Medical Lab Technician | B-21, Rm-222
• Network Operations & System Security | B-24, Rm-206
• Nursing | B-21, Rm-210
• Pastry Arts | B-31, Rm-102
• Pharmacy Technician | B-21, Rm-226
• Retail Business Management | B-19, Rm 116
• Surgical Technology | B-21, Rm-113
• Upholstery | B-3, Rm 201
• Welding | B-25, Rm-400
General College Info Session (virtual)
3 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
General sessions are meant for anyone thinking about attending CPTC and who has questions about our campuses, entry (admission) steps, financial aid, and more.
At a General Session you can:
- Learn what is a technical college and how it's different
- Discover career options
- Find resources to help you pay for college
- Learn how to begin your entry process
Click here to RSVP or add an upcoming session to your calendar.
Workforce Info Sessions
See schedule on our webpage
Learn about our short, affordable workshops and classes: Get dates and register online at https://www.cptc.edu/workforce-development/short-term.
About the Schedule
Sessions follow the CPTC calendar and are not held between terms and on holidays. Any given session may be cancelled without advance notice if speakers are not available for other reasons.
Check the CPTC calendar to see the schedule of upcoming sessions.
