The college values its role as an educational leader, embracing change and responding to the complex needs of those it serves. The mission of the college is to make quality education affordable and accessible to the community, and enctheirage diversity and equality in a friendly environment.

CITAS College was established in 1996 by Felicia Olima who has won several awards including the Inter-City Enterprise Award in 2001 which was presented to her by the Minister Of State at The Department of Enterprise and Employment. Felicia trained students in Trinity College in the 1990's as well as training students for FAS and Community Employment Schemes.