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GMC Training Institute
Last updated: 11/2025
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. Our Vision GMC Training Institute will continue to evolve with the employment industry and will create and provide quality, customized education and training to supply the demands of a qualified workforce. GMC Training Institute is committed to providing support services that improve the quality of life of community members. Our Services GMC TI provides vocational skills training and basic educational instruction for individuals to compete in today’s ever-changing workforce. We train individuals to master a range of skills from basic education to vocational skill training. As a Private Institute, we offer quality, innovative and accessible skills training. GMC TI’s professional staff is dedicated to creating an environment for students which promotes individual creativity, professional growth and that will encourage each student to achieve his or her highest potential. As a private training institute we offer competitive tuition costs for all of our classes. You might be eligible to government resources that may pay for all or part of your training cost. We receive a great amount of referrals from local and inner st
109 West Second Street
Grandview, WA 98930-1362
(509) 882-2523
(509) 882-2523
GMC Training Institute at a glance
Private career school-cert/dipl
Academics at GMC Training Institute
Programs
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Program name
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Location
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Length
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ETPL
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| Forklift Certification Certificate | Grandview | 2 Weeks | Yes |
| CDL Class A Certificate | Grandview | 4 Months | Yes |
| Advance Computers- Office Occupations Certificate | Grandview | 12 Weeks | Yes |
| Computer Technology-Office Occupations Certificate | Grandview | 4 Months | Yes |
| Forklift Certification Certificate | Grandview | 2 Weeks | Yes |
| CDL Class B Certificate | Grandview | 2 Months | Yes |
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Program name: Forklift Certification Length: 2 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: CDL Class A Length: 4 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Advance Computers- Office Occupations Length: 12 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Computer Technology-Office Occupations Length: 4 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Forklift Certification Length: 2 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: CDL Class B Length: 2 Months ETPL: Yes |
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