Basic Skills Education - Tacoma Housing Authority

August 12, 2021

Tacoma Housing Authority values our clients’ need for higher education, training programs and advocacy. Below is a list of public schools, colleges and programs geared towards building our THA families’ educational goals and providing awareness to support them in achieving self-sufficiency and independence.

Citizenship – Multicultural Self-Sufficiency Movement
Tacoma Public Schools

Local Colleges

Tacoma Community College
Pierce Community College
University of Puget Sound
University of Washington – Tacoma
Pacific Lutheran University
Bates Technical College
Clover Park Technical College

Education and Training Classes

Tacoma Housing Authority, through Bates Technical College, offers several programs that focus on education to residents at the Family Investment Center at Salishan.

GED Classes are currently held at the Salishan Family Investment Center – Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

If you would like more information about any of the programs or services listed above, please call (253) 274-4588.