CARMEL, Ind., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Most of the
nation's graduates with associate degrees in drafting specialties,
such as Computer Drafting and Design, and Drafting and Design
Technology, were awarded their degrees from ITT Technical Institute.
According to federal data provided for the 2013-2014 school
year, 39.8 percent of graduates with associate degrees in Drafting
and Design Technology or Computer Drafting and Design earned their
degrees at ITT Tech. The next
postsecondary institution with similar degree programs graduated
just over 2.8 percent of students, according to the most current
data from the National Center for Education Statistics' Integrated
Postsecondary Education Data System known as IPEDS.
"ITT Tech is proud to produce
graduates for some of the most promising careers in drafting and
design," said Kevin M. Modany, CEO
of ITT Educational Services, Inc. "Each year, we work with
approximately 3,400 employers to stay current with workforce
trends, and update our curriculum to provide students with valuable
hands-on experience. As a result, we're producing drafting and
design graduates for our nation's employers."
Merrick & Company is just one of the approximately 12,000
employers who have hired ITT Tech
graduates in the last two years.
"The ITT Tech students have really
filled a huge void for us when it comes to 3D design," said
Christopher Sherry, senior vice
president and chief operating officer of Merrick & Company.
Merrick is an employee-owned $110
million engineering, architecture, design-build, surveying,
planning, and geospatial solutions firm.
Sherry said ITT Tech graduates are
particularly well suited for his company's team environment and
problem-solving structure. He added that ITT
Tech students "hit the ground running" and provide
"immediate impact."
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that STEM (science,
technology, engineering and mathematics) jobs are predicted to grow
to more than 9 million between 2012 and 2022. Approximately 88
percent of all ITT Tech students
currently enrolled are seeking a STEM-related degree.
For more information about programs in the School of Drafting
and Design, visit:
https://www.itt-tech.edu/drafting-design.cfm.
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 43,000
students as of March 31, 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, Ind., 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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