Who is TCC? We are many things. A welcoming college dedicated to community. A learning hub for students to grow, discover and advance. Located in beautiful Tacoma, we offer big college amenities with personalized focus for you to succeed.

Reach higher. Go farther, go further, advance at Tacoma Community College. TCC is ranked among the top 50 schools in the nation according to Washington Monthly Magazine. With more than 65 degree and certificates, small class sizes and the latest technology, TCC offers a high quality education without the high price tag. An open door to success. An engine to rev up the economy. A part of the Tacoma community for almost 50 years. There’s a lot to get to know about your community college. TCC has grown up in the past half century, with a modern campus, relevant program offerings, a clear mission, and strong leadership. The results are documented in contributions to the economy and the community. TCC Changes a student's life. People move up, regardless of where they start at TCC. More than a half million people have attended TCC since it opened in 1965.

Our Mission

As the community’s college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success.

Our Vision

We are a premier community college where all students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcomed, appreciated, and valued. We engage students where they are, leading to equitable opportunities for success in learning, life and work. We foster vibrant, productive partnerships that benefit our students and strengthen our community.

Our Values

• Community
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Agility
• Excellence

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at TCC

We empower our community through equitable access to opportunities, knowledge and resources.
At TCC, we celebrate our diverse community, and we believe our people are our greatest asset. We stand for social justice, implement best practices to advance equity, diversity and inclusion and collaborate to dismantle systemic racism. This is our greatest calling. Join us as we work toward creating a better, just world for all.

Employment

Tacoma Community College has recently been listed as one of the nation's top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. TCC is a diverse, creative and engaging institution - recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream Leader College. The college enrolls approximately 11,000 students annually and is located on a 150-acre site in west Tacoma. The Tacoma-Pierce County area, located on beautiful Puget Sound and framed by the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, offers residents and visitors a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities. The city of Seattle is located 35 miles north of Tacoma.

TCC is looking for innovative, enthusiastic employees to join our administration, faculty and staff. Won't you join us?