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Michigan Career & Technical Institute to Close to Protect Against COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 009 – March 13, 2020

Contact: Mike Murray
MurrayM11@michigan.gov
517-335-2020

PLAINWELL, MICH. In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), all programs at the Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) will be cancelled/postponed beginning Monday, March 16 through Sunday, April 5.

MCTI is operated by Michigan Rehabilitation Services, which is a part of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. MCTI strives to promote the integration of Michiganders with disabilities into both the competitive workplace and society. Students can enroll in technical training programs in a variety of industries.

MCTI, together with local medical consultants, made the decision to close to better ensure the safety of their students.

For more information on MCTI, visit Michigan.gov/MCTI.

Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.

 

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