Introduction
Mech-Tech College (MTC) was licensed in 1984 in the City of Caguas, Puerto Rico, as a technical education institute. It began with three courses of study, with students taking classes in electro-mechanics, automotive mechanics, and automatic transmissions. Today, the College offers 20 academic courses that prepare students for technical, skilled automotive work in a number of different areas.
The campus has expanded as well. MTC now offers classes in Caguas, its birthplace; Mayaguez; and Bayamon. It has received program approvals from the ACCET for its Marine Mechanics and Industrial Welding programs, as well as its Automotive Mechanics and Systems Integration – Networks programs.
MTC was certified to award associate degrees in 2002, and now offers three different associate degree programs.