Island Drafting and Technical Institute

 

 

 

Career Services
The Island Drafting and Technical Institute offers very good career services to graduates in need of job placement. Each individual student can head to the Career Services Department and be assisted in job placement via different methods. First and foremost, the Department provides some integral information regarding interviewing techniques for students as well as prospective employers looking for graduates.

The Career Services Department also assists students by aiding them in building their resumes, carrying out job applications and creating awareness of specialized job skills such as creating a great first impression, working on body language and being confident during interviews. IDTI also aids in job placement by arranging for prospective employers to interview graduates.

 

Campus Locations
128 Broadway
Amityville, NY 1101

 

Enrolment and Financial Aid
Enrolment at the Island Drafting and Technical Institute is a straight-forward process to facilitate admission of new students. The institute holds an Open House a few weeks before the application deadlines to enable prospective students to come and check out the campus and facilities so they can make the decision to join. The requirements of admission at IDTI include a High School GED or its equivalent as well as a personal interview at the Admissions Office.

When it comes to financial aid, IDTI is quite upfront about helping students apply for the aid they need to complete their tuition costs. With so many different arenas of financial aid available, all it takes is for individuals to sit down and have a one-on-one discussion with IDTI’s Financial Aid Representative, who can take you through your choices and help you in filling out some financial aid applications.

IDTI also offers its own institutional scholarships for students who meet the eligibility criteria and accepts grants, private loans and work-study programs. In fact, depending on your level of need, your Financial Aid Representative may suggest a solution that arises from the amalgamation of a loan, a grant and a part-time job. All students who apply for admission at IDTI are encouraged to visit the Financial Aid office immediately after admission and fill in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Some of the main financial aid options available to students include Federal Direct Loans, the Federal Pell Grants, the Federal Perkins Loans, the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and more.

Associate Degree in Architectural CADD Drafting

The Associate Degree in Architectural CADD Drafting is one of the main programs offered by the Island Drafting and Technical Institute. The duration of this program is 15 months and it is intended to make interested students into CADD Drafters or CADD Designers. The career trajectory for graduates who undertake this program is very good, especially for students who give it their all and learn all the skills-sets required for such jobs extensively.

The training for this program is a fusion of the theory of design and practical experience in the concepts and mechanisms of drafting techniques, manual drawings, computer assisted production drawings, AutoCAD drawings and architectural construction drawings detailed via AutoCAD.

Associate Degree in Electronic and Computer Service Technology

The Associate Degree in Electronic and Computer Service Technology at the Island Drafting and Technical Institute is a focused 15-month day program that emphasizes on installation, repair and troubleshooting of electronic devices and computers. Students who undertake this program are expected to learn the theories as well as the skill-sets required for installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of computers so they can fit into any industry or office requiring such services.

With sixty credits and an evening program of two years, the Associate Degree in Electronic and Computer Service Technology Program enables students who graduate an Associate Degree of Occupational Studies in Electronic and Computer Service Technology.

AutoCAD for Professionals

The AutoCAD For Professionals Program at IDTI is a continuing education program that enables drafting and design professionals and other individuals to learn the fundamentals and intricacies of Computer Aided Design with practical experience in how to operate a CAD System. The program is a fusion of theory and practical experience and is carried out over a period of 50 hours. So if you’re an architect or drafter looking into going digital, you might want to do the AutoCAD for Professionals Program at IDTI and get certified.

Diploma in Computer Aided Drafting/Design

The Diploma in Computer Aided Drafting/Design at the Island Drafting and Technical Institute is a thorough program on CAD which is focused at helping students gain vital Computer Aided Design skills to work in places such as architecture firms, construction firms and manufacturing and fabrication firms. This program lasts for a period of three months and starts off with an introduction into Computer Aid Design: its theory, hardware components and software. From here, the program ventures further into the intricacies of technical production drawings on the AutoCAD software in 2D. With a total of 12 credits, this program enables students to gain vital skills and get entry-level jobs in the construction and fabrication industries.