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History of College
In 1929, the National Radio School
was founded in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1961, it became the Electronic
Technology Institute, Division of the National Radio School. The
institute began offering the Associate Degree of Applied Science in
Electronic Engineering Technology in 1965. Twenty years later, the
Electronic Technology Institute became ETI Technical College.
ETI Technical College of Niles was first established as a branch of
ETI Technical
College of Cleveland in 1989. Prior to this establishment of the
branch, the school was known as ATES Technical Institute and began
offering classes in 1950. In 1967, ATES Technical Institute offered
its first degree program in Electronic Engineering Technology.
From 1989 to 1992, ETI Technical College of Niles continued to
operate as a branch, offering degree programs in Automated Office
Technology/Word Processing, Medical Assistant, Electronic
Engineering Technology, and Legal Assistant. Diplomas in
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heating, Medical Assistant, and
Automated Office Technology/Word Processing. In 1998, associate
degrees began in Medical Assistant and Business Office
Administration. New electives were added in 2004: Web Design
Technologies, Accounting, and Medical Secretary; a concentration in
Criminal Corrections was added to the Legal Assistant in 2007. In
2009, ETI received full approval to offer the Practical Nursing
program. Also in 2009 ETI received approval from the Ohio Board of
Regents for our Associate Degree programs. In 2010, The Ohio Board
of Nursing granted ETI full five year approval for the Practical
Nursing Program.
In October 1992, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges of
Technology and the Department of Education, officially recognized
ETI Technical
College of Niles as a free standing institution. In 1994, the
college began operating under the ownership of ETI Training Center,
Incorporated.
Students attending ETI Technical College of Niles can now obtain
their Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering Technology by
attending Bryant and Stratton, formerly ETI Technical College of
Cleveland.
MISSION STATEMENT
ETI Technical College believes every student is unique with
potential for success through proper skill building. The faculty
strives for teaching excellence and is dedicated to provide
technical educational programs in career-oriented courses, which
promote qualified competence, development, and foster individuality
among our diverse student population by instilling fundamentals that
allow students to enter the workforce rapidly. At ETI, we inspire
the confidence and responsibility necessary for each student to
become self-sufficient, contributing members of their professional
and civic communities. In addition, we are committed to our
students’ continuous journey; therefore, we offer post-graduate
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