Basic Cosmetology
Beauty techniques, hygiene, client service and professional development. Instructor: Lavignia Rivera.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
YOUR TALENT.
YOUR CAREER.
YOUR FUTURE.
Academic excellence and hands-on technical education designed to prepare students for college, employment, entrepreneurship and service.
Message from the principal
WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Dear students, families and community members:
It is an honor to welcome you to the official website of the Metropolitan Vocational School Miguel Such.
Our institution develops leaders through a comprehensive education that combines academic excellence with innovative technical and vocational training. We are committed to providing every student with the practical skills, knowledge and values needed to thrive in the professional world.
Professor Iris N. Colón López
Vocational and Academic Principal
Academic and career pathways
OUR 13 CAREER PROGRAMS
Barbering and Styling
Hair cutting, styling, safety, customer service and entrepreneurship.
Graphic Arts and Design
Visual communication, graphic production, design and creative projects.
Architectural Drafting
Technical drawing, blueprint reading, measurement and project presentation.
High Fashion Design
Design, sewing, patternmaking, collections and presentation.
Practical Nursing
Patient care, clinical simulation, safety and health career preparation.
Business Administration with Medical Billing
Business processes, medical billing, documentation and professional ethics.
Electricity with PLC and Renewable Energy
Electrical systems, programmable logic controls, renewable energy and safety.
Structural Cutting and Welding
Metal preparation, cutting, welding, fabrication and occupational safety.
Culinary Arts
Food safety, culinary techniques, organization, innovation and service.
International Baking and Pastry
Baking, pastry, decoration, presentation and entrepreneurship.
Automotive Technology
Automotive systems, diagnostics, maintenance and shop safety.
Diesel Mechanics Technology
Diesel systems, heavy equipment, diagnostics, maintenance and safety.
Hands-on learning
FEATURED WORKSHOPS
Meet the faculty and explore hands-on learning, industry partnerships and student achievement across all 13 career programs.
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Culinary Arts
Professor Erasmo Rodríguez
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Practical Nursing
Professor Yokasta Guzmán
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Diesel Mechanics Technology
Professor René Pérez
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SkillsUSA First Place
High Fashion Design
Professor Lilliam Cordero
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Barbering and Styling
Professor Orfy Sosa
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Basic Cosmetology
Professor Lavignia Rivera
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Graphic Arts and Design
Professor Esteban Carle
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Structural Cutting and Welding
Professor Wilfredo Escalera
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FBLA and leadership
Business Administration with Medical Billing
Professor Damaris Peña
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Architectural Drafting and Design
Professor Félix Torres
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Electricity with PLC and Renewable Energy
Professor Ángel Ayala
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International Bakery and Pastry
Professor Yairelys Lugo
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Automotive Technology
Professor Eligio Cristóbal
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HIGH FASHION DESIGN
Professor Lilliam Cordero
Students transform ideas into garments through illustration, patternmaking, sewing, textile selection and professional presentation.
From concept to construction
Students build creativity, precision, sewing and patternmaking skills.
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BARBERING AND STYLING
Professor Orfy Sosa
Hands-on training in haircutting, styling, hygiene, customer service, industry trends and entrepreneurship.
Strengthening barbering in Puerto Rico
Students in grades 9–12 strengthened skills through a collaboration with the Puerto Rico College of Barbers and Stylists.
Conference and demonstration by “BamBam”
Omar Solognier, known as “BamBam”, presented current techniques and trends in preparation for the San Juan Beauty Show 2026.
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BASIC COSMETOLOGY
Professor Lavignia Rivera
The program integrates beauty techniques, hygiene, creativity, customer service and collaborative experiences that strengthen professional preparation.
Technique, creativity and service
Students develop skills in hairstyling, makeup, personal care, hygiene, customer service and teamwork.
Experiences inside and beyond the workshop
Collaborations, service activities and presentations allow students to apply acquired skills in real settings.
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GRAPHIC ARTS AND DESIGN
Professor Esteban Carle
Students develop visual communication, drawing, illustration, composition, design and graphic production through creative and collaborative projects.
Creating to communicate
Experiences strengthen composition, technique, observation, constructive critique and purposeful project development.
From concept to graphic piece
The workshop integrates demonstrations, hands-on exercises, analysis and feedback to build confidence and technical mastery.
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STRUCTURAL CUTTING AND WELDING
Professor Wilfredo Escalera
Technical training in material preparation, cutting, welding, fabrication, measurement and occupational safety for real industry settings.
Precision, safety and discipline
The workshop promotes responsible equipment use, material preparation and practices connected to industry expectations.
Featured workshop · FBLA
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH MEDICAL BILLING
Professor Damaris Peña
Training in customer service, administrative processes, leadership, medical billing and competitive experiences that prepare students for college and professional careers.
Professional and business projection
The program strengthens leadership, public speaking, teamwork and administrative skills through conferences, competitions and active FBLA participation.
José Montes selected for Future Bankers & Financial Professionals Camp | PR 2026
The student will participate in intensive financial and banking training, ABA Bank Teller certification, mentoring and exposure to Puerto Rico’s business community.
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ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN
Professor Félix Torres
Training in technical drawing, plan reading, measurement, graphic representation and architectural project documentation.
From idea to plan
Students learn to represent spaces, use precision instruments, interpret measurements and communicate design solutions.
Purposeful projects
Hands-on experiences build creativity, spatial thinking, technical discipline and preparation for architecture, engineering and construction studies.
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ELECTRICITY WITH PLC AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Professor Ángel Ayala
Technical preparation in electrical installations, programmable logic controllers, measurement, safety and renewable energy systems.
Electricity for modern industry
The program integrates electrical fundamentals, wiring, diagnostics, diagram reading and PLC programming to solve technical challenges.
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INTERNATIONAL BAKERY AND PASTRY
Professor Yairelys Lugo
The program combines production, decoration, presentation, sanitation, organization and creativity to transform ideas into professional-quality products.
Technique, precision and presentation
Students build skills in dough preparation, desserts, decoration, finishing and professional presentation.
From workshop to entrepreneurship
Displays and hands-on experiences strengthen planning, customer service, teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset.
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Professor Eligio Cristóbal
Hands-on training in vehicle diagnostics, maintenance and repair through safe procedures, specialized tools and technical inspection.
Diagnose, maintain and repair
Students develop competencies in system inspection, preventive maintenance, mechanical assessment and responsible problem solving.
Learning beyond the classroom
EXPERIENCES THAT TRANSFORM
FCCLA Leadership and Service
Students develop leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship and community service skills throughout the school year.
Culinary Innovation and Competition
Culinary students take part in seminars, entrepreneurship events, molecular cuisine workshops and professional competitions.
Practical Nursing and HOSA
Clinical simulations, academic visits, leadership activities and career exploration prepare students for health professions.
SkillsUSA and Industrial Careers
Students demonstrate technical knowledge, occupational safety, diagnostics and problem-solving in authentic industry settings.
Comprehensive support
STUDENT SERVICES
School Library
Research, reading and academic resources.
Special Education
Supports, accommodations, inclusion and transition planning.
School Social Work
Social-emotional support and family connections.
School Counseling
Academic, personal and career guidance.
School Psychology
Emotional wellness and learning support.
School Nursing
Preventive care and health education.
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