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C A M P U S S P O T L I G H TO a k l a n d , C a l i f o r n i aCampus FaSt FactsAverage studentenrollment: 250Average number ofinstructors: 20Training offered:Aircraft MaintenanceO a k l a n d , C a l i f o r n i aOur Oakland campus is located at Oakland International Airport,giving students the exciting opportunity to train in a real airporthangar.A b o u t O a k l a n dNestled between the coastal hills and the San Francisco Bay,Oaklanders enjoy balmy temperatures year-round. Home to theOakland Raiders, the Oakland A’s, and the Golden State Warriors,Oakland, population 400,000, has more parks and open space percapita than any other city in the Bay Area.Oakland also has a rich history in aeronautics. The city was thesite of the first aircraft flight in the west, by balloon. Many famousaviators trained at the Alameda and Oakland airfields (like AmeliaEarhart), and the city’s aviation schools still train many pilots. TheOakland Airport was long the premier airport on the West Coastand is still today the ninth busiest airport in the world.For more information on Oakland, visit www.oaklandcvb.com.H o u s i n gWyoTech Oakland students live in The Gateway Hotel, located rightacross the street from campus. Convenient and safe, the hotel isjust a two-minute walk from the main administration building. Twostudents share a fully furnished room with two twin beds, bathroomand balcony. Heat, electric, water, basic cable and local telephoneare included in the rent. The hotel also has a swimming pool and acoffee shop. In addition to the Gateway Hotel, we also recommendtwo real estate companies in the area who are available to help findreasonably priced apartments for our students.w y o t e c h 2 0 0 8 v i e w b o o k31