About

The History of Iroko Bridge Academy

Iroko Bridge Academy is a new private, vocational school in the Tacoma area, opened in 2025. The Iroko Bridge Academy name is inspired by the strong and resilient Iroko tree, which reflects both our students' resilience and the school's commitment to fostering an inclusive and superb learning environment.

Mission

At Iroko Bridge Academy, our mission is to deliver transformative education that empowers individuals to excel in healthcare and beyond. We are committed to cultivating skilled, compassionate professionals through innovative training programs grounded in regulatory excellence, cultural competence and lifelong learning. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we prepare our students to thrive in diverse roles while upholding the highest standards of service, ethics and humanity.

Vision

We envision a future where every student who walks through our doors becomes a competent, values-driven professional who improves lives, strengths communities, and sets new benchmarks for excellence in care and service. Our goal is to be a nationally respected hub for career preparation, educational innovation and human centered learning. Iroko Bridge crosses you over to a brighter future.

Values

• Compassion: Compassion and empathy are essential to meaningful education and effective patient-centered care

• Excellence: We uphold high standards in training, compliance, and student outcomes

• Inclusion: We foster a culture that values every student

• Innovation: We integrate cutting-edge tools such as simulation labs, virtual reality, and AI-assisted learning platforms

• Accountability: We teach responsibility for actions and adherence to healthcare regulations

• Cultural Competence: We emphasis that our students understand and respect diverse backgrounds and beliefs

Accreditation

Iroko Bridge Academy is licensed to operate as a private vocational school by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTB).

Nursing Assistant training programs offered at Iroko Bridge Academy are licensed by the Washington State Boarding of Nursing (WABON) and are compliant with federal OBRA regulations.