What Perry Technical Institute does

Perry Technical Institute is a private, non-profit career and technical education institution headquartered in Yakima, Washington, with a secondary satellite campus in Sunnyside. Founded in 1939, it has operated continuously for over 85 years delivering hands-on vocational training across 13 programs spanning automotive, agricultural/diesel equipment, construction and carpentry, electrical, HVAC/R, information technology, instrumentation/automation/robotics, medical assisting, medical office administration and coding, plumbing, precision machining/manufacturing, business technology and welding. Two additional programs (Construction & Carpentry and Medical Assistant) are delivered at the Sunnyside satellite. Programs range from 9 months to 2 years and culminate in industry-recognized certification preparation (e.g., AWS/WABO welding, AAPC coding) and externship experiences with regional employers.

Perry Tech holds ACCSC institutional accreditation alongside stacked state-level approvals from the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Washington Student Achievement Council, and the State of Washington Limited Energy Specialty Electrical authority. It carries external designations including Hispanic Serving Institution (2017), Military Friendly School (2025-2026), and three consecutive ACCSC School of Excellence awards (2024). Cooperative agreements with Central Washington University, Lower Columbia College, and Yakima Valley College enable graduates to continue toward further degrees, and an Employment Connection job board plus Employer Expo link students to regional employers.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees paid by individual students; nearly 90% of students require financial aid, with a $100 non-refundable registration fee required to reserve a seat. Enrollment is driven through direct campus-based admissions, mandatory campus tours, financial aid nights, open houses, and multi-channel digital marketing. As a non-profit, the institution reinvests in programs, facilities, and student services under the governance of a Board of Trustees.

Name

Perry Technical Institute

Legal name

Perry Technical Institute

Website

https://perrytech.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Perry Technical Institute is a Yakima, Washington-based non-profit career school operating since 1939, delivering 13 hands-on vocational programs (automotive, electrical, welding, medical, IT, manufacturing, and trades) plus a Sunnyside satellite, serving Central Washington students seeking skilled-trade credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Technical education
• Skilled trades training
• Career technical education
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Yakima Indian Res

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees from students: Primary revenue comes from tuition and fees charged to students for technical training programs. The institution states that nearly 90% of students require financial aid to pay for school.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Perry Technical Institute is a non-profit technical school offering 13 hands-on vocational training programs (9 months to 2 years in duration) across skilled trades including automotive, construction, electrical, HVAC/R, information technology, instrumentation/automation/robotics, medical assisting, medical office administration/coding, plumbing, precision machining/manufacturing, business technology/accounting, agricultural/diesel equipment, and welding. Programs are delivered at the Yakima main campus and Sunnyside satellite campus with required externships, industry certifications preparation (AWS, WABO, AAPC), and supporting student services including financial aid, career placement, continuing education pathways, and an on-campus store.

Product overview

Perry Technical Institute is a non-profit technical school offering a portfolio of 13 vocational training programs (with 2 also offered at the Sunnyside campus), ranging from 9 months to 2 years in duration. The programs span trades including automotive, construction, electrical, HVAC, information technology, medical, precision machining, and welding. Programs are delivered through hands-on training with industry partnerships and include externship opportunities. The institution also provides student support services including financial aid, career services (Employment Connection job board, Employer Expo), campus store (The Hangar), and continuing education pathways through partnerships with Lower Columbia College, Central Washington University, and Yakima Valley College.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agricultural & Diesel Equipment Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Business Technology & Accounting
• Construction & Carpentry Technology
• Electrical Technology
• Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration Technology
• Information Technology & Communication Systems
• Instrumentation, Automation & Robotics Technology
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Office Administration & Coding
• Plumbing Technician
• Precision Machining & Manufacturing
• Welding Technology
• Continuing Education Pathways
• Financial Aid Services Financial assistance program providing grants, loans, and alternative funding options to help students fund their tuition, with a January 1st priority deadline and support from the Financial Aid office.
• Employment Connection
• Employer Expo
• The Hangar Campus Store

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yakima Valley College (YVC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2025YVC and Perry Tech partner to support the region's businesses through educational programs and workforce development initiatives.
• Central Washington University (CWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement offering Perry Tech graduates the opportunity to pursue a degree at Central Washington University in select programs.
• Lower Columbia College (LCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement offering Perry Tech graduates the opportunity to pursue a degree at Lower Columbia College in select programs.
• Yakima Valley College (Continuing Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement offering Perry Tech graduates the opportunity to pursue a degree at Yakima Valley College in select programs.
• Pacific Power Blue Sky ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Power's Blue Sky program provided funding for solar power generation installation at Perry Tech.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ECPI University: For-profit career college with strong focus on IT, electronics, and technology programs — partial overlap with Perry Tech's IT and instrumentation offerings, targeting a similar career-switcher demographic.

Direct peers

• Bellingham Technical College: Washington State technical college with comparable CTE program portfolio (automotive, construction, electrical, IT, welding, instrumentation) — directly comparable institution operating under the same state regulatory and accreditation framework.
• Clover Park Technical College: Washington State technical college offering automotive, HVAC, welding, medical, and IT programs to a similar career-focused demographic — direct in-state peer operating under the same state policy environment.
• Yakima Valley College: Local two-year college with technical/vocational programs serving the same Yakima Valley market — overlapping student population and some program offerings, and an active 2025 workforce-development partner with Perry Tech.
• Universal Technical Institute: National for-profit provider of technical training for automotive, diesel, welding, HVAC, and other skilled trades — directly comparable to Perry Tech in program mix, employer-tied career services, and target student profile, though operating at significantly larger scale and across multiple states.
• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus for-profit technical school offering automotive, HVAC, welding, electrical, and medical programs — overlapping substantially with Perry Tech's program portfolio and target demographic of career-focused individuals entering skilled trades.
• WyoTech: Specialized trade school focused on automotive, diesel, welding, and collision/refinishing programs — directly comparable in curriculum emphasis on hands-on technical training for skilled trades.
• Renton Technical College: Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges institution offering similar CTE programs (automotive, HVAC, electrical, welding, medical) — most directly comparable state-level public peer with similar accreditation, program mix, and employer partnerships.

Regional players

• South Seattle College: Seattle-based community and technical college with culinary, automotive, and other CTE programs — comparable delivery model and program structure, serving a different but adjacent Washington geography.
• Wenatchee Valley College: Central Washington community college providing associate degrees and technical certificates — competes for the same regional student base with overlapping programs and similar tuition-aid dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCvJue9KGcGSpSSGpIn_zSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/139423945996
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perry-technical-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/perry_tech
• Xx.com/perrytechyakima

Compliance5 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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