CITE Technical Institute, Inc. provides technical education and industry-based training to deserving Filipino youth, particularly those from economically disadvantaged families. Applicants undergo an admission and screening process to determine their qualifications, readiness, and suitability for the program.

CITE offers two major training programs:

1. Three-Year Diploma in Engineering Technology
2. One-Year Production Technology Program

Three-Year Diploma Program

The Diploma Program combines classroom instruction, laboratory activities, workshop training, industry immersion, and values formation. It follows the Supervised Industry Learning or SIL, allowing students to develop technical competencies and practical workplace experience.

Available Programs:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology
• Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology
• Diploma in Microelectronics Engineering Technology

A. Qualifications for Admission

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Must not be more than 25 years old.
2. Must be a Senior High School (Grade 12) graduate or graduating student, college undergraduate, or ALS graduate with SHS equivalency.
3. Must be a male Filipino citizen.
4. Must have at least 80% grade point average.
5. Must be physically and mentally fit to undergo technical training.
6. Must demonstrate willingness to undergo academic training, industry immersion, and values formation.
7. Must pass the CITE entrance examination, applicant interview, parent interview, and Special Training Orientation Program (STOP).

B. Documentary Requirements

Applicants must prepare the following:

1. Two (2) pieces of 1×1 ID pictures with white background.
2. Original and two (2) photocopies of Senior High School Report Card or Transcript of Records (for college undergraduates).
3. Two (2) photocopies of PSA Birth Certificate.
4. Two (2) photocopies of Certificate of Good Moral Character.
5. Two (2) photocopies of NCAE results, if applicable.
6. Original and one (1) photocopy of the parent’s latest Income Tax Return (ITR), BIR Tax Exemption Certificate, or Certificate of Indigency.
7. One (1) long brown envelope.

ALS graduates must also submit their ALS Certificate that they are qualified for college.

C. Admission Process: Step-by-Step

Step 1. Accomplish the CITE application form at bit.ly/citeregistration and submit the initial application requirements. Applicants may apply through the CITE Admissions Office or the official application portal.

Step 2. Take the CITE entrance examination to assess academic readiness, particularly in Mathematics, Science, and English.

Step 3. Qualified applicants undergo an interview to assess their motivation, interests, commitment, and suitability for the Diploma Program.

Step 4. Parents or guardians participate in an interview to understand CITE’s educational approach, scholarship arrangements, family responsibilities, and expectations.

Step 5. Applicants who qualify participate in the three-day STOP, which introduces them to CITE’s academic environment, discipline, technical training, and values formation.

Step 6. Applicants undergo physical and medical examinations to determine their fitness for technical and industry-based training.

Step 7. The Admission Committee evaluates examination results, interviews, documentary requirements, medical results, and STOP performance. Admission is subject to final approval by the Management Committee.

Step 8. Successful applicants and their parents attend the enrollment and scholarship orientation, submit original documents, sign the necessary agreements, and complete the required parent commitments.

Program duration: 3 years

2. ONE-YEAR PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The Production Technology Program is designed for young Filipinos who want to acquire practical technical skills and gain employment opportunities in the manufacturing and industrial sectors.

The program combines in-school technical training with hands-on industry experience through CITE’s Dual Training System (DTS) partner companies.

Program Structure:

• In-school training: Approximately 2 months.
• In-plant training: Approximately 10 months.
• Total duration: Up to one year.

A. Qualifications for Admission

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Must be a Filipino citizen, male or female.
2. Must be 18–25 years old.
3. Must be a Senior High School graduate, ALS graduate, or college undergraduate.
4. Must be physically fit to undergo technical and industry-based training.
5. Must demonstrate willingness to learn, work, and follow company rules and regulations.
6. Must be willing to participate in CITE’s in-school training and industry deployment.
7. Must comply with the admission assessment and screening requirements.

B. Documentary Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Four (4) pieces of 1×1 ID pictures with blue background.
2. Two (2) photocopies of High School Report Card or Transcript of Records (TOR).
3. Two (2) photocopies of PSA Birth Certificate.
4. Two (2) photocopies of Certificate of Good Moral Character.
5. Two (2) photocopies of parent’s Certificate of Indigency.
6. One (1) long brown envelope.

C. Admission Process: Step-by-Step

Step 1. Interested applicants accomplish the Production Technology application form through bit.ly/productiontechnology and submit the initial documentary requirements.

Step 2. CITE evaluates the applicant’s age, educational background, personal qualifications, and submitted documents.

Step 3. Applicants undergo an interview and assessment to determine their interest, willingness to undergo training, and readiness for employment.

Step 4. Qualified applicants receive confirmation of admission and instructions regarding the program orientation, commitment fee, and other enrollment arrangements.

Step 5. Applicants and their parents or guardians attend the orientation to understand the program structure, training arrangements, responsibilities, and industry deployment.

Step 6. Admitted trainees undergo classroom instruction, laboratory exercises, technical skills training, and pre-deployment preparation.

Step 7. Trainees are deployed to CITE’s partner companies for hands-on industry training under the Dual Training System. Trainee allowances are provided in accordance with the applicable training arrangements.

Step 8. Trainees complete the required training and assessment and receive the corresponding program completion credentials, subject to applicable requirements.

Program duration: Up to 1 year

D. Program Cost and Payment Arrangement

The Production Technology Program has an indicated education cost of ₱50,000 per trainee.

• The training cost is repaid through an agreed portion of the DTS fees provided by partner companies.
• Sixty percent (60%) of the DTS fees goes to trainee allowances.
• Forty percent (40%) goes toward repayment of training costs.
• Trainees may need to provide for transportation, meals, and board and lodging, subject to available financial assistance.