<p>Founded in 1961, at the request of local School District 206, Alexandria Area Vocational Technical School was established through community support and state funding. The school opened with 3 programs and 21 students. Through the years, the college has experienced name changes and programming offerings.</p>
<p>Although the college has never wavered from its focus on exceptional technical education, the college has operated as a comprehensive college for decades. ATCC was the first two year college in Minnesota to be accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. As a comprehensive college, ATCC better serves its community, partners, and its students.</p>
