History

ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ was established in 1961, and the first class entered the college in 1963. Today, ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ impacts over 2,000 students annually through various programs. More than 7,000 graduates are now meeting employer needs throughout the state, the nation, and abroad. Thanks to the support from business and industry throughout the state, ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ is proud to have more than 250 individuals serve on advisory committees for our various programs. This ensures that ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½’s programs provide the most relevant, technically advanced information required in their industry.  The College has earned the reputation of a top-quality educational facility. The first class entered ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ in 1963. Twenty-nine programs of study are designed to enable you to enter the workforce with technically-current skills. ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ is accredited by the .
Ninety percent of our graduates are employed within six months of their graduation in real jobs or are continuing their education for a bachelor’s degree. At ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½, we believe the difference is the commitment of our faculty.  ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ currently has some 50 full-time instructors, along with adjunct faculty, resulting in a faculty student ratio of 1:15. At ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½, we pride ourselves on providing students with the personal attention they deserve.
Visit campus to experience our special qualities for yourself! We want you to see all of the reasons we are so proud – like our flexible, high-quality programs, our outstanding faculty, our student life, and our exceptional campus. Join us for a campus tour, and during your visit we can arrange meetings with financial aid, faculty from your intended major, or even skills testing.  We’d love to meet you today!