

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
NEWS HUB
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There are federal and local financial aid and scholarship opportunities for trade school students.
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A Lifetime of Assistance: Explore Career Services with Director Will McCoy
Will McCoy is the Director of Career Services at Charter College, and he works at the Pasco campus.
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.