Mechanics Institute Accepting Applications

Erin Holohan Haskell

The Mechanics Institute, an educational program of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York, offers tuition-free instruction to individuals who are employed in the building and construction trades and provides them with the technical knowledge necessary to advance in their respective fields.

Two-Year Educational Programs

• Electrical Technology
  
• HVAC/R Systems
  
• Plumbing Systems
  
• Construction Project Management
  

Important Notes

• At this time all classes require in-person attendance.
  
• Application does not guarantee admission.
  
• Application Deadline: Friday, August 13th.
  
• Notification of Acceptance: Thursday, September 2nd.
  
• Classes Begin: Monday, September 27th & Tuesday, September 28th.
  

Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must be currently employed in the construction and building industry with a minimum of two years experience in the field of their desired program.
Must be a high school, GED or college graduate.

Admissions Requirements
Applicants must electronically submit a copy of the following items:

• Letter from employer confirming employment in the Construction and Building Industry (Letter must verify at least two years of experience).
  
• Copy of high school diploma, GED, or college transcript.
  
• Photo ID.
  

How to Apply
Email admissions@generalsociety.org for an application.

Required Fees
$100 Registration fee due every semester.
$75 Membership fee due every year.

dopey27177

I am a graduated from Mechanics Institute. I went to the school in the 1960s and learned mechanical drawing, blue print reading, job estimating, specification writing which helped me later in life to write proposals and math beyond the high school level.

Due to the education I received I was able to get my NYC licensed master plumber ticket and later on in life became a consultant to the real estate industry, plumbing companies and engineering companies. Fantastic school, pain in the neck because it was night school, went three nights a week for three years.

Jake