United through their commitment to service, the LLerena family laid the foundation for CBT Technology Institute with a collective passion for education, inclusion, and opportunity. What began as a powerful vision continues to expand, bridging generations, industries, and communities. Shaping tomorrow with the strength of tradition and the spirit of innovation.
A Legacy of Learning.
A Future of Possibilities.
CBT Technology Institute was founded on the idea that education can be a bridge to opportunity—for individuals, families, and entire communities. Since 1988, CBT has grown from a small vocational school into a recognized leader in workforce education, with a focus on high-demand fields like HVAC, Electricity, and Information Technology.
Our programs are career-focused, practical, and purpose-driven. We teach real-world skills that are aligned with the needs of today’s job market, and we partner with employers to make sure our graduates are equipped to meet evolving workforce demands. More than 13,000 alumni have walked across our stage and into meaningful careers; evidence of the value and impact of a CBT education.
We believe that career and technical education is more than training—it’s transformation. Our students learn not just how to work in a field, but how to lead within it. They develop confidence, competence, and a commitment to service that extends into their professional lives. From our supportive academic environment to our strong placement outcomes, everything we do is designed to turn potential into progress.
Fueled by purpose, shaped by progress—CBT is where tradition meets innovation.
Mission
The primary mission of CBT Technology Institute is to prepare and graduate students with the ethical, technical, and professional skills for the purpose of building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Vision
We will be an innovative and technical school focused on essential careers with strong student learning outcomes and verified industry related employment after graduation. We will demonstrate success by fostering credibility with the workforce community with a high employer satisfaction.
History Timeline
1988
Organization was founded as Business & Technology Institute by the Llerena Family who emigrated from Peru to the United States in 1980
1990
Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
1991
Certified by the United States Department of Education to provide Title IV funds to students
2000
Approved to offer associate degree level programs and changed the business name to College of Business & Technology
2002
Approved by the US Department of Homeland Security to offer F-1 Visas through the Student Exchange Visitor Program to International students. In 2002 CBT Technology Institute began offering associate degree programs and receives accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
2004
New program offering in Associate in Networking Administration
2005
Opens up two new campuses simultaneously in the West Flagler and Hialeah areas with a new program offering in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and Associate in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
2009
Opens up the Cutler Bay Campus and is approved a new program offering in Electricity Technician and Associate in Electrical Technology
2010
Organization changes dba to CBT College
2021
Organization changes dba to CBT Technology Institute
2022
CBT celebrates its milestone 75th Graduation Ceremony at the Miami Dade County Auditorium. Also in 2022, CBT Technology Institute receives accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
2023
CBT Technology Institute reaches its 35th year anniversary milestone and is proud to have graduated over 12,000 students