Anoka Technical College, founded in 1967, provides innovative career and technical education to help students and communities live and learn well. The two--year college has evolved to a higher education institution that offers over 35 career and technical, degrees, diplomas and certificates and serves the needs of over 3,500 student each year. The hands-on, structured classes and small class sizes are enhanced by the diversity of the student body, faculty, and staff, who bring a rich blend of ethnicity, culture and age to the college. Anoka Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.