GMC Training Institute

Last updated: 09/2026

Our History

GMC Training Institute was founded in 1999 by its president Gloria Mendoza.  Gloria has many years of experience in providing employment and training services to government and private employers.  As a local business woman who was educated and raised in the Yakima Valley, she understands the local work force needs and has created a team of professionals that are committed to developing a curriculum that addresses the state and local standards and is sensitive to the local workforce and businesses. 

Our Mission

GMC Training Institute was created to serve our community by providing quality, accessible, flexible education and vocational skill based training in an atmosphere that supports bilingual/bicultural differences to enhance our local workforce and improve the economy and strengthen the population of our local communities.                                              

109 West Second Street

Grandview, WA 98930-1362

(509) 882-2523

Admissions

(509) 882-2523

GMC Training Institute at a glance

Private career school-cert/dipl

Academics at GMC Training Institute

Programs

Program name
Location
Length
ETPL
Workforce Pell
Computer Technology-Office Occupations Certificate Grandview 4 Months Yes No
Forklift Certification Certificate Grandview 2 Weeks Yes No
CDL Class B Certificate Grandview 2 Months Yes No
CDL Class A Certificate Grandview 4 Months Yes No
Advance Computers-Office Occupations Certificate Grandview 12 Weeks Yes No
Details

Program name: Computer Technology-Office Occupations

Location: Grandview

Length: 4 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Forklift Certification

Location: Grandview

Length: 2 Weeks

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: CDL Class B

Location: Grandview

Length: 2 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: CDL Class A

Location: Grandview

Length: 4 Months

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No

Program name: Advance Computers-Office Occupations

Location: Grandview

Length: 12 Weeks

ETPL: Yes

Workforce Pell: No