STI College is a private school system that specializes in
computer and business programs. It was founded in 1983 as the Systems Technology Institute College by four entrepreneurs, who wanted to provide computer training for Filipinos. Part of the mission of STI is to develop
job-ready students. The school was actually known for its
Guaranteed Hire Program (GHP), where graduates have the opportunity to be employed by the founders or by their contact companies.
STI College Zamboanga is one of the many branches of STI in the Philippines. It currently offers senior high school and college programs. The SHS department has the
Academic and the
Technical-Vocational- Livelihood (TVL) tracks available, particularly the ABM,
GAS,
HUMSS,
STEM,
ICT, and
HE strands. For college students, the campus has degree courses in
Business Administration, Information Technology, and Computer Science. Additionally, STI Zamboanga also provides diploma programs in Information Technology and Entrepreneurship. These
three-year diploma programs are offered through
TESDA.