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The Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) is a post-secondary vocational and technical training center for adults with disabilities in Michigan. It is the second largest rehabilitation training center in the country. MCTI is supported by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Michigan Rehabilitation Services.
MCTI’s main campus is located on the shore of Pine Lake in rural Barry County, 20 miles northeast of Kalamazoo. Our campus has 72 acres of land and access to 700 feet of Pine Lake. Our classrooms, dorm rooms, cafeteria, library and other services are located in one building.
If you do not want to live on campus, 2-3-bedroom apartments are available across from campus.
Note: For eligible students, tuition and room and board may be free.
MCTI is recognized by the Council on Occupational Education located at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350. MCTI also works with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
MCTI works with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship as an intermediary for apprenticeship programs.
MCTI is a member of the National Consortium of State-Operated Comprehensive Rehabilitation Centers (NCSOCRC) which is a network of eight state-operated rehabilitation centers across the United States.
MCTI has 11 training programs. Each program has an active advisory committee made up of people who work in the same industry. Our committees help make sure our curriculum and equipment meet business standards.
MCTI offers Career Assessment Services, including Comprehensive Vocational Evaluations, that help students explore job options. MCTI also offers the following services:
