Technical
education in Northeast Kansas started during World War II when Topeka High School established Topeka
Trade School in 1941. It was founded as Northeast Kansas Vocational Technical School in 1964, afterwards it was renamed as Kaw Area Vocational Technical School in 1967, followed by Kaw Area Technical School in 1992. In 2008, the
management of the school shifted from Topeka Unified School District 501 Board of
Education to be operated as a unit administered by Washburn University and governed by its Board of Regents. Today, managing as Washburn Institute of Technology, it is the managing partner of a consortium of 17member school districts and serves as a national
model for the true partnership between technical
education and traditional university. Washburn Tech delivers innovative educational training opportunities to enhance the lives of individuals and strengthen the communities we serve is the mission of the institute. Well-equipped labs, advanced training material as well as qualified professors provide students an excellent skill based knowledge
Last Updated on: Nov 26, 2024