institution background

The Institute was started by a white missionary called Rev. Fr. Verona in the year 1952. It began with only two trainees in Carpentry and Joinery department with the purpose of facilitating church construction and repair work at that time.

In 1954, it was transformed into a Rural Trade School and Fr. Verona was then appointed as the Headmaster.

He solicited for funds with the help of the Busoga Government that built the first Carpentry and Joinery workshop, classroom, dining hall, and kitchen. Basing on the demand from the community, he introduced another training program in Tailoring.

In 1956, Fr. Slot introduced Building and Concrete Practice and Electrical Installation Programmes. In 1964, the Uganda Government took over the trade school and upgraded it to a technical School. In 1975, the Plumbing Section was established to offer plumbing as another additional program. In 1978, Iganga Technical School was elevated to the Technical Institute status and the Motor Vehicle section was established, but the Motor Vehicle program did not take off immediately.

Motto

Religio Triumphum Societate which means “Religion Transforms Society”

Mission

To produce competent Craftsmen and Technicians that meet the demand and needs of the industry for sustainable socio-economic development

vision

To become a Center of Excellence for training modern technical skills and engineering technologies.

core values

  • Excellence

We strive for perfection in all that we do.

  • Integrity

We do what is considered right in all circumstances, while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

  • Proffessionalism

We plan and execute all tasks with a sense of urgency, discipline, and positive attitude.

institution objectives

  • To continuously review the curriculum to ensure responsiveness to the market demand
  • To continuously improve the management and resource mobilization capabilities to ensure sustainable development and competitiveness
  • To establish working linkages and cooperation mechanism with the relevant stakeholders in the development.
  • To establish and promote community outreach programs
  • To train job creators