Affordable, hands-on technical education for high school students and adults in Utah.
Tooele Technical College offers competency-based, affordable career preparation programs designed for rapid workforce entry. The college provides certificates in 25+ fields including healthcare (Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician), trades (Welding, Diesel Technology, Heavy Equipment), technology (Software Development, Information Technology, Automation), and service industries (Cosmetology, Barbering). Most programs are designed to be completed in one year or less, with hands-on learning using real tools and equipment.
Admission is open to high school students and adults. The application process requires an online application, official transcripts (high school, GED, or college degree), and an advisor meeting. The college serves Tooele County and is committed to nondiscrimination. Career services support includes résumé help and employer connections to facilitate job placement after graduation.
The college reports an 86% job placement rate and 100% licensure pass rate across accredited programs. Graduates earn industry-recognized certificates that demonstrate competency and open career pathways. The college emphasizes transfer opportunities, allowing students to build on their technical credentials through further education.
Tooele Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Specific programs hold additional accreditation: Practical Nursing through ACEN, Nursing Assistant through Utah Nursing Assistant Registry, and Cosmetology/Barbering through Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. The college is governed by a Board of Trustees representing local employers and community stakeholders.