This year, Charter College proudly celebrates 40 years of providing career-focused education to the students we serve. Founded in 1985 in Anchorage, Alaska, Charter College began with a mission to prepare students for rewarding careers through practical, hands-on training. For four decades, we’ve grown from a single location to a network of campuses and online programs serving students in more than a dozen locations in seven states. Today, we offer programs in healthcare, business, information technology, and skilled trades, as we continue to innovate curriculum and prepare our students for the dynamic working world. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives for the better through career education.
Why Charter College?
DON’T WAIT FOUR YEARS FOR A CAREER
Start your career faster with short, flexible programs and convenient blended learning—gain the skills you need without the long wait.
ACQUIRE ONLY THE SKILLS YOU NEED
Get the hands-on training and job-ready skills employers want—without wasting time on unnecessary electives.
LEARN FROM INSTRUCTORS WHO CARE ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS
Gain real-world insights and hands-on expertise from industry professionals who are dedicated to your success.
Here’s What Our Students Say
Gabriel Amescua
Program: Dental Assisting, Certificate
Campus: Vancouver, WA
Company: Oasis Dental
I am happy and enthusiastic about my future and career. I couldn’t have done it without the help I received at Charter College! Thank you to all my instructors for all the support.
Bertha
Program: Dental Assisting, Certificate
Campus: Pasco, WA
Company: Hermiston Dental Group
“I started by job shadowing at HDG the year I was going to graduate from high school. I decided to look more into DA as I started to look more into it I wanted to become a DA I found out about Charter College and the DA program. Later on I wanted to be able to work for Dr. Nicacio since I saw how the office was a fun environment. I wanted my externship in that office since I really enjoy being there. By the end of my extern I got hired, started working and learning new things!”
Taylor Hunter
Program: Medical Assistant, Certificate
Campus: Vancouver, WA
Company: Rebound
“I started at Charter in September 2021, throughout the 10-month course I gained many friendships and many great professional relationships for mentors. I achieved a lifetime career with them by my side through it all. I would like to personally thank my instructors for getting me through everything.”
NEWS HUB
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Accreditation AND lICENSING
Charter College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)*. ABHES is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.