Clover Park Technical College

Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) operates from its main campus in Lakewood, Washington, situated approximately eight miles southwest of Tacoma and 40 miles south of Seattle. The campus occupies 117 acres in a suburban setting, featuring industry-standard technical labs and classroom facilities developed from its origins as a vocational school for civilian workers at Fort Lewis during World War II. CPTC specializes in career and technical education, offering programs in manufacturing, healthcare, automotive technology, and aerospace, with particularly strong ties to the region's aviation industry through its South Hill Campus aviation training center in Puyallup. The college maintains an open-access admission policy and primarily serves commuter students, with no on-campus housing facilities. Students can pursue certificates and associate degrees in over 40 career-oriented programs designed to align with regional workforce demands.