CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers gave high
marks to ITT Technical Institute
graduates for technical and soft skills, such as recognition for
"contributing as a team member" and "meeting the expectations for
product quality and personal conduct."
The results are pulled from the most recent national employer
survey of more than 1,900 employers completed in the fall of 2015.
Many employers are united with ITT Technical
Institute on a common goal to deliver an outcome-oriented
education for its graduates who are prepared for today's workforce
demands.
"Employer feedback is critically important when responding to
the educational needs of students and impacting the workforce,"
said Kevin M. Modany, CEO of ITT
Educational Services, Inc.
ITT Tech's nationwide program
advisory committees complete semi-annual surveys, visit campuses,
and provide feedback on the school's curricula to help shape the
future of ITT Tech programs. They also
provide advice on lab equipment, faculty recruitment, and
professional development.
Participating employers, such as Vivint, Inc., Nucor Corporation
and KJWW Engineering Consultants, come from a variety of fields,
representing businesses and government entities on the local,
regional and national level.
Michael Williams, a graduate of
ITT Tech, said his program advisory
committee involvement is invaluable to his firm Canam Electric LLC
as they look for AutoCAD technicians. "Our input helps ITT Tech provide the most effective training," said
Williams. "We can also bring them insight from our experience in
the working world."
Here are some examples of the areas in which participating
employers gave high marks to ITT Tech
graduates who have been employed at their organizations as being
either well-prepared or extremely well-prepared for specific
skills:
In Information Technology:
- Applying information technology skills to solving information
systems security problems
- Applying critical thinking skills to assess arguments,
proposals and solutions
In Electronics Technology:
- Demonstrating technical skills in practical applications of
computers, networking and programming
- Analyzing, implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting
integrated circuits and systems
In Graphics Communications and Design:
- Contributing as a team member
- Meeting expectations for personal conduct and product
quality
Participating employers also meet to review and discuss industry
trends, as well as the demands of the local employment market. The
feedback helps administrators not only create programs but
professional development initiatives to meet the needs of
STEM-related and technology-focused industries.
About ITT Educational Services, Inc.
ITT Educational
Services, Inc. (NYSE: ESI) provides technology-oriented
undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its accredited
postsecondary institutions, ITT Technical
Institutes and Daniel Webster College, to help students
develop skills and knowledge that they can use to pursue career
opportunities in a variety of fields. It owns and operates more
than 130 ITT Technical Institutes and Daniel
Webster College. ITT/ESI serves approximately 40,000
students as of June 30, 2016 at its
campuses in 39 states and online. Through the Center for
Professional Development @ ITT Technical
Institute, ITT/ESI provides short-term information
technology and business learning solutions for career advancers and
other professionals. Headquartered in Carmel, IN, ITT/ESI has been actively involved
in the higher education community since 1969 and can be found
online at www.ittesi.com.
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