About Us

Metropolitan Learning Institute is a private, non-profit organization that was first established in 1996. It went through the process of obtaining a New York State license to open a proprietary school in the State of New York and eventually obtained a license to operate in November of 1999 in Forest Hills, Queens. In 2002, a second campus offering similar courses was opened at Rego Park, Queens and in March of 2006, a third branch was opened at Jackson Heights, also in Queens. In 2007 the Forest Hills location ceased operation, while in February 2010 NYS approval was obtained to open a new location in Brooklyn, NY.

Faced with the challenging need for the education of health care professionals in the field of practical nursing, MLI initiated planning for a Practical Nursing Program in the state of New Jersey in July, 2005. The LPN program was approved in early 2008 and the first classes began in June of that year in Jersey City, NJ. The main campus of Metropolitan Learning Institute is now in Rego Park, Queens.

The school has a present population of 550 students overall with a predicted potential growth of 700-800 students within the next few years. Licensed by the New York State Education Department, MLI’s New York locations provide Computer Office Technology training to a mostly immigrant student population with emphasis on English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Additional courses such as Medical Billing, Bookkeeping, and Legal Office Technology, all with ESL components, have been added to this core curriculum.

Evening classes are available to accommodate the steady growth of student enrollment among working adults. In late 2007 a program of Accounting Assistant training without ESL was approved by NYS for MLI. The course accommodates students who already have fluent English skills by immediately giving them hands on instruction in PC computer skills. MLI was granted initial (candidacy) accreditation status in 2002 by the Council of Occupational Education (COE) based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2010, the school successfully completed re-accreditation by the COE without any negative findings or recommendations.

Metropolitan Learning Institute is a private, non-profit, charitable educational institution duly licensed, approved and accredited by New York and New Jersey regulatory agencies. The school offers thorough training in specialized fields at the following locations:

New York Main and Extension Campuses: ESL, computer software for PC applications, specialized Accounting, Medical Administration and Legal Office tracks, and Business English. The latest personal computer technologies including the Internet are covered in the coursework, taught by skilled educators with years of teaching and practical business experience.

New Jersey Branch Campus: Practical Nursing. Designed to prepare high school graduates to function as entry level practical nurses upon graduation and after NCLEX testing, the latest technologies are incorporated in the course work coupled with hands-on applications in the nursing skills laboratory and multiple clinical settings. Courses are taught by skilled registered nurses and educators with years of clinical and teaching experience.

VISION STATEMENT

In response to the ever-growing demand for skilled individuals in the field of computer use, nursing, and allied health specialties, Metropolitan Learning Institute’s vision is to offer thorough career training in both computer software for PC applications utilizing the latest in computer technology advances for business applications, and in preparing practical nurses/other allied health specialists who can safely function with competence in the present complex health care industry.

The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment that promotes excellence in learning and allows students to develop, cultivate and enhance self-confidence, technical skills, critical thinking abilities, appropriate work ethics, professionalism, personal discipline and leadership. The school further aims to provide each student with purposeful training to foster the development of appropriate personal values, motivation, self-respect, responsibility and accountability.

As a non-profit organization, Metropolitan Learning Institute is conscientious with the careful selection of candidates for admission. Candidates go through a screening process that sets them up for success in their chosen field. The administration, faculty and support staff are encouraged to treat each individual student with respect and courtesy in meeting their needs without sacrificing quality instruction.

The latest computer technologies of the new millennium are incorporated in all coursework to assist the new graduate with communication strategies, which are a vital part of today’s global business and health care industries. Hands-on applications provide a basic foundation towards developing critical entry level skills.

Courses provide the necessary training in pursuit of personal and career advancement. Students are supported with job search and employment counseling and assistance to meet relevant and current business and health service needs.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Metropolitan Learning Institute, Inc. is “to see that each graduate is prepared with the personal attributes, drive, academic education; theoretical background, practical hands-on experience and knowledge of the field which he or she needs to successfully compete for employment and provide services in today’s business and health care environment.”

MLI offers support and guidance with effective quality instruction and long-term academic support, excellent programs and courses covering the latest and most-demanded business and nursing/allied health skills, computer resources (hardware/software) using powerful current technology, ESL training/ counseling, hands-on practice and job development to prepare students for “the world of work.”