History
Early in 1983, four Filipino professionals who were deeply involved in the IT industry envisioned a school. That was to be dedicated to producing graduates qualified to meet the standards of the systems development in Europe, Australia, and north America. On August 21, 1983, with the inauguration of Systems Technology Institute (STI), that vision became a reality. STI was initially expected to provide qualified manpower only for its sister companies and their clients. Thus, STI began with branches in only three locations in Metro Manila - Binondo in the City of Manila; Espana Extension in Quezon City, and the Central Business District in the City of Makati. Consistent with its raison d'etre, STI announced to the Filipino public, "first we'll teach you, then we'll hire you". STI also declared that its aim was to ensure that every STI graduate be so well trained that he would be "ready to work, right from his very first day on the job". The Filipino public's response to STI was unexpected. STI soon found it necessary to establish more branches - to make it more convenient for the greater part of the population to attend classes at STI. Indeed, STI's mission had to evolve:

To provide quality computer education to as many Filipinos as possible, making them at par with the best in the world. STI witnessed how fast the Filipinos were able to adapt to world-class IT standards. IT realized that the Philippines had a chance in earning revenue to join the economic tigers in Asia through software development, instead of capital-intensive computer hardware development. Thus, STI's vision became: To make the Philippines the knowledge center of the world. To save Filipinos the cost of living away from home and to provide Filipinos,even those in far-flung provinces, with access to an STI education, STI established more campus. In 1985, STI established more campuses. In 1985, STI established its first provincial campus - in Baguio City. STI did not forget the Filipinos working overseas. STI wanted to provide them with knowledge and skills that would allow them to earn better and/or allow them to earn without having to live away from their families. In 1994, STI Hong Kong was inaugurated. In the 90's, the need for graduates of Computer Science became apparent. STI resolved to build or convert some of its campuses into colleges offering collegiate programs in information technology. In 1996, STI inaugurated its first college campus, the STI College of Science and Technology in Carmona, Cavite. From its conception, STI has been led by men and women deeply involved in the various aspects of the IT industry and education. Through them, STI is kept abreast of local and international developments in industry and academe. Through them, STI is informed of the industry's knowledge and skills requirements. STI is thus able to offer education and training at the time needed by industry, with the content required by industry, in a form most employable by industry. In order to facilitate student learning, STI has also kept itself abreast of developments in education. STI provides facilities, materials, and personnel supportive of its educational aims. Thus, STI is one of the very first schools in the Philippines to provide fully air-conditioned classrooms and laboratory rooms, to make use of projectors and whiteboards in every room, to strictly maintain a one-student-to-one-computer ratio. STI's desire to bring quality education to as many people as possible has not waned. Each year, STI adds another number to its campuses, making STI education easily accessible to more people. Today, almost two decades after 1983, STI schools can be found in over one hundred locations in the Philippine archipelago and Asia.

STI Mission and Vision
To be the leader in ICT-enabled human capital development through innovative learning and career planning methodologies. We envision a technologically empowered society whose development and growth is driven by a knowledge-based workforce.

Student's Prayer
Our Father and Creator, the beginning and the end, You are the Source, Guide and Goal of all that is. You are the Sure Foundation of Truth and Wisdom. I praise You for giving us your Son, the Great Teacher. Thank you for all the blessings in life: my family friends and STI. Thank You for the Spirit of Wisdom that empowers me to do my best. Bless STI that it may nurture my potentials and talents to become a responsible steward of your creation. Make STI a chennel for making a better Philippines and a better world. Teach me the rudiments of patient endurance as I struggle to succeed in my chosen career and inspire me to be a worthy instrument of your joy, love and peace as I relentlessly pursue my dreams according to Your Divine Plan Amen.