Academics
Students at MCTI’s Plainwell campus may enroll in one of 11 technical training programs. MCTI also offers Certified Nursing Assistant training through its accredited extension campuses in Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo, as well as Culinary Arts training through its accredited extension campus at Torch 180 in Fowlerville.
Each training program is supported by an active advisory committee made up of people who work in that industry and help ensure the school’s curriculum and equipment meet business standards and needs.
The following document provides information about the vocational training guidelines for each of MCTI’s 11 programs.
Students train in the diagnosis and repair of brakes, suspensions, electrical, heating/air conditioning and engine performance systems, while working toward State of Michigan and national (ASE) certifications.
Students learn how to use woodworking machinery and software. Individual and production projects help students develop their skills and knowledge.
Students learn to care for patients in a caring and compassionate manner. Students first learn patient care techniques followed by a clinical rotation in a nursing home.
Students train in a production environment and develop job competencies while operating specialized printing equipment. Students learn to produce brochures, booklets, forms, screen printing and other commercial printed products.
Students gain experience in a restaurant and cafeteria setting where they learn large quantity food preparation, breakfast cookery and serving. Culinary Arts offers ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Allergen certificates.
Students are taught to be skilled, experienced building and commercial custodians. Students gain experience in daily cleaning, floor maintenance, carpet cleaning, and operating and maintaining custodial equipment.
Students learn to operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment in an industrial/manufacturing setting. Students learn a combination of theory and hands-on skills and may train for industry certificates from Manufacturing Skills Institute (MSI).
Students learn how to maintain and troubleshoot computers, laptops, mobile devices and printers. Students may be eligible to take five internationally recognized certifications for the IT industry from Certiport and CompTIA.
Students choose a welding or CNC machine track. Welding students focus on MIG and TIG welding. CNC students learn various machining operations such as milling, turning and grinding.
Students receive hands-on experience related to pharmacy procedures and essential job duties of pharmacy technicians.
Students learn hands-on customer service/personal selling, cash handling, inventory control, merchandizing and promotion/advertising in a real-life setting.
