Mechanics Institute is no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2024 semester. Please email admissions@generalsociety.org with the program of your choice to be added to next year’s mailing list.

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Mechanics Institute offers the following two-year programs:

Classes are held two nights a week, Monday and Wednesday nights

Classes are held two nights a week, Tuesday and Thursday nights

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • All applicants must be currently employed in the Construction and Building Industry.
  • Must have a minimum of two years experience in the Construction and Building Industry.
  • Must be a High School, GED, or College graduate.

Admissions Materials: 

Applicants must electronically submit a copy of the following items:

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

Applicants accepted to the Mechanics Institute must pay the required fees listed below:

  • $100 Registration Fee due every Semester
  • $75 Membership fee due every year

 

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students: The school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.