Division of Technology and Trade
Background
The College of Micronesia-FSM's Division of Technology and Trade is a vocational training institution that offers one-year certificate programs in the fields of building maintenance, construction electricity, electronics, air-conditioning and refrigeration, small engine outboard motor equipment repair,and motor vehicle mechanics and two-year Associate of Applied Science Degrees in building technology, electronics technology, and telecommunications.
Mission
Division of Technology and Trade is dedicated to creating a high quality workforce through educational excellence and student success in collaboration with its diverse communities.
Goals
- Create and provide quality vocational and technical instructional programs, courses, and experiences that foster student learning consistent with workforce needs
- Foster a positive college climate that supports learning, communication, recognition, and collaboration among a diverse faculty and student body
- Provide instructional, administrative, and student support services to enable COM-FSM to meet the goal of creating a quality workforce
- Support and expand responsive services that provide student access into COM-FSM vocational and technical programs and courses and promote success within a diverse student body
- Develop and foster partnerships with business, industry, labor, employment and training agencies, and other educational institutions
- Promote COM-FSM vocational and technical program development through public relations and marketing activities, and business and industry contacts
- Attract and develop quality and diverse personnel committed to the goals of excellence and workforce skill standards
- Maintain current and accessible facilities and equipment, and acquire emerging technologies for the learning and work environments
- Promote continuous quality improvement in all COM-FSM vocational and technical activities and services
