About Us
Founded in 1957, Island Drafting and Technical Institute (IDTI) has more than 45 years of leadership and experience in preparing Long Islanders for thriving careers. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties, IDTI offers various degree programs and diploma programs in the Engineering, Architectural, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting/Design), Computer and Electronics fields. With professional industry experts on staff, our aim is to graduate students who are well-trained and technically qualified so that they may enter their chosen field, or continue their education at the baccalaureate or higher level. We have stayed abreast of the latest developments in the industry to provide the personal attention students need to succeed.
At IDTI, our mission is to provide educational and employment opportunities through concentrated, highly structured programs of study that prepare students for careers with a curricula that reflects the needs of a changing job market. In addition, we provide an opportunity for students to acquire the skills for occupational growth, including the understanding of employer expectations. In addition, we offer graduates with assistance in securing employment and provide students with the skills and attitudes to continue learning throughout their lifetimes.