Background
In recent decades Panama has made significant progress in matters such as economic development, growth of public infrastructure, sustainable development issues, however, in the area of education opportunities for improvement are constantly identified at all levels. Currently there is a notable gap in the training of technicians who pertinently meet the immediate needs of the labor market, sectors of great drive such as construction, hospitality, technology industry, show a great need for trained human resources.
The Specialized Higher Technical Institute (ITSE) arises as a contribution to the improvement of the educational system, being an attractive educational offer, in which students who have completed their secondary education or high school, have the opportunity for personal fulfillment, with professional education and technique based on quality, inclusive and that responds to economic growth and development.
The ITSE pursues the integral development of the individual, in which "know-how" is enhanced and in accordance with the strategic pillars of "learning by doing, with reasoning, and ethics and values" for the professional and personal success of human resources, in their contribution to the productive development of society. In this sense, the project incorporates short careers of one to two years, with flexible curricular designs that satisfy the demand of the productive environment.
The innovative approach and quality of the educational model, in addition to the appropriate professional skills, will provide society with a product with solid ethical values, responsibility, critical and reflective spirit, proactive and with an entrepreneurial mentality. These characteristics of ITSE constitute a mark of excellence in the results of technical and professional training, which will allow graduates to enter the public or private labor market.
Mission
Guarantee a comprehensive education of excellence that results in professionals with leadership, an entrepreneurial spirit, skills, a vocation for social transformation and values committed to the sustainable development of Panama, capable of performing efficiently in the productive sectors. And generate knowledge for the solution of national problems
Vision
To be the reference specialized Higher Education Institution in the country for its academic excellence, expressed in science, technology and innovation and in the comprehensive training of professionals with practical knowledge, experience and commitment to the SDGs, as well as to the needs of the sectors productive and social sectors of Panama
Values
