Brief History The Quezon City Polytechnic University came into existence on March 1, 1994 by virtue of the City Council Ordinance No. SP 171. The institution was created to undertake the training of skilled workers in response to the manpower requirement by industry and business establishments within the City. The organization of the Polytechnic as a local government educational institution included the old Skills and Training Center. The Three Year Technician Curriculum was introduced in the 1994- 1995 designed to develop highly competent technicians for industry in the areas of Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology and Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology, Fashion Technology. The following school year, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Computer Technology and the industry-led pilot course Boiler Technology were added. The QCP established its reputation among local government units as a show window and model technology-based institution paving the way for its recognition by the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) and for developing a strong alliance with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). On August 20, 1997, the Polytechnic was enhanced into a University through City Council Ordinance No. SP 544, S-97. Under the leadership of Mayor Feliciano �Sonny� Belmonte, meaningful access to higher education is now possible. Starting 2005-2006, the University has started offering degree programs. Initially, the courses are BS in Entrepreneurial Management, BS in Information Technology, and BS in Industrial Engineering.