Perry Technical Institute

With hot summers and cold winters, we are proud to feature our HVAC/R instructors on this National HVAC Professionals Day for training the workforce of tomorrow. Get connected at schedule a tour to check out this 2-yr. career path by visiting perrytech.edu/programs/heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-refrigeration-technology.

Drop in for an off-campus event to meet college representatives and learn about Perry Tech, Heritage University, and Central Washington University. Coffee & Colleges is open to the public on Wed, June 24, from 10 am – 1 pm at Matcha Verde Café in Yakima. To learn more, call 509-453-0374.

Congratulations to the students from our Business Technology & Accounting, Electrical Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Information Technology & Communication Systems, Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology, and Medical Assistant programs who graduated today! We couldn’t be happier for you all and what’s to come in your future. Find your path at perrytech.edu.

Perry Technical Institute Graduation • June 2026 Welcome to the June 2026 graduation ceremony video featuring studen...

Thanks to the Welding students who went beyond, Yakima’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has received some much-needed security fencing. Schedule a program tour to discover real-world applications and hands-on training in the 1-year program by visiting perrytech.edu/programs/welding-technology.

As we wrap things up and look back on a great day at the Western Materials, Inc Vendor Show Extravaganza, we are thankful for the opportunity to have our students participate in the deck-building competition while connecting with future industry employers, partners, and suppliers. We also have the results from the playhouse raffle, and the winner is Travis W. With 290 tickets sold, $2900 was raised for student scholarships. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this project, including Western Materials, Inc, Central Washington Home Builders Association , and the countless others who support our students. Get started on this career path today by visiting perrytech.edu/programs/construction-carpentry-technology.

Explore the 2-yr. Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics program at Perry Tech, and take advantage of all the opportunities to network and discover career paths, including through field trips to regional events such as CES Innovation On The Move 2026 Pacific Northwest. With more than 40 of our students and staff in attendance, the day featured hands-on labs, technical sessions, and an industrial trade show. Get your future career outlook started today by visiting perrytech.edu/programs/instrumentation-industrial-automation-technology.

Every quarter, we recognize students from our programs for their demonstration of commitment to excellence. From qualities such as perfect attendance to setting a good example for their peers, these students rose to the top as nominated by their instructors. Congrats to our Outstanding Achievement recipients!

Back row L to R:
Nancy Rangel, Carson Spurgeon, Beau Woyke, Alfredo Herrera, Neal Wynkoop, Wyatt Clements

Front row L to R:
Carly Edwards, Tracie Moctezuma, Ryan Douglass, Kenia Contreras, Daniel Reynolds, Cruz Hernandez

It’s National Electricians Day, and we want to take this opportunity to recognize our Electrical Technology program faculty. If you’re looking for hands-on training and a direct path towards a rewarding career in the electrical industry, check out the 2-year program at perrytech.edu/programs/electrical-technology.

On a recent field trip, students from our HVAC/R program had the opportunity to see firsthand the standards, equipment, and types of expertise that UA Local 32 and MacDonald-Miller present as operators in their chosen career path. Reps from both organizations spent time answering student questions and highlighting how classroom theory is used in the real world. Get started towards an HVAC/R career today by visiting perrytech.edu/programs/heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-refrigeration-technology.

Gain hands-on skills toward a career in I.T. & Communication Systems. Learn to build, analyze, test electronic circuits, and more as part of your training. Get started now on earning your A.A.S. degree in 2 years by visiting perrytech.edu/programs/information-technology-communication-systems.