New York, NY – Spring 2006.  On Wednesday, May 10^th nearly 100 people, including graduates, guests, faculty, and officers of the General Society gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s graduating class at the Mechanics’ Institute’s 186^th Graduation Ceremony.  Through diligence and a desire to improve themselves, participants availed themselves of Mechanics’ Institute’s tuition-free programs in Electrical Technology, Construction Project Management, and Facilities Management and received diplomas this year for having successfully completed their two- and three-year technical programs.    The ceremony, which took place in The General Society’s Library, included the first graduating class of Facilities Managers from the Institute. 

Mechanics’ Institute is currently accepting applications for the fall 2006 semester, which begins on September 11^th.  The institute will be offering a number of tuition-free evening courses in Facilities Management.  Courses are held in the evening, between 5 and 9 pm.

Located at 20 West 44^th Street, between 5^th and 6^th Avenues, in the heart of midtown Manhattan, The Mechanics’ Institute has been providing free classes in the trades since 1858.  Quality training by instructors who work in the building management and construction trades is available for a nominal registration fee to men and women currently employed in construction and allied trades.  Space is limited.  Contact the Mechanics’ Institute at (212) 840-7648 for more information or More Info on the Web