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The Michigan Career & Technical Institute conducts vocational and technical training programs and provides the support services needed to prepare Michigan citizens with disabilities for competitive employment. As one of the nation’s leading vocational training facilities, MCTI is committed to providing a healthy, friendly and safe learning environment to meet the needs of all students. Everything we do is designed to allow our students to thrive and succeed — now and in the future.
Our commitment includes a variety of services that support the development, growth and well-being of our students.
Over the past 10 years, MCTI's job placement rate for its graduates has averaged over 80 percent. That's because we're not just here to provide you with a great education, we're here to make sure you have the knowledge, tools and support you need to land a successful career, including interview services.
MCTI offers comprehensive readiness training such as:
MCTI offers students a first-rate college experience while helping them develop the skills and earn the credentials needed to secure competitive integrated employment.
MCTI’s fully-accessible main campus in Plainwell includes many features to give students the best experience possible.
Classrooms, dorm rooms, cafeteria, library and recreation facilities are located in one building, enhancing security for students and making MCTI’s campus an especially welcoming place during Michigan winters!
MCTI's 700 feet of accessible lakefront on Pine Lake provides opportunities for boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming and leisurely pontoon rides.
Intramural leagues are formed for basketball, volleyball, softball, golf, archery and bowling.
Off-site activities are available for students to enjoy a wide variety of community events, including local festivals, parades, hockey games, basketball games, football games and cultural activities. Students are also given the opportunity to participate in beach trips, bike trips, skiing activities, mall trips, and movie runs.
The canteen area provides students with the opportunity to play pool, table tennis, and foosball during its open hours. The area also has a large-screen television and vending machines for coffee, soft drinks and snacks.
Michigan Career & Technical Institute is nationally renowned — and the second-largest rehabilitation training center in the country!
MCTI offers Career Assessment Services, including Comprehensive Vocational Evaluations that help students explore job options. MCTI also offers:
“Loved it! Sad that I’m into my last term because I’ve enjoyed it so much here. I’ve already recommended MCTI to others. It’s been a good experience overall.”
Savannah K.
Commercial Printing Program
“My MCTI experience has been fantastic, it was so fun! I would recommend it to others, because there is such good teaching here.”
Marcus P.
Custodial Program
“It was difficult and challenging at times but, in the end, worth it and rewarding! This is a great place to learn skills, not only trade skills but foundational soft skills. We also learn how to interact in a community. I would definitely recommend MCTI to others!”
Cody C.
Retail Program
“I enjoyed my time here. Being around in summer is a great time and there are lots of choices of activities. This was a great opportunity — I felt really welcomed.”
Weston D.
Machine Technology Program
In addition to Career Assessment Services, other support services are also available to help each student meet their personal training objectives. These support services include:
As with all postsecondary institutions, assessment, planning, and preparation are essential to ensure a student’s success at MCTI. MCTI is one of many postsecondary training options however it may not be appropriate for every student. Although MCTI is a supportive setting and offers many resources to assist students in being successful, students need to be able to function independently, especially in the residential community at MCTI.
Successful MCTI students typically possess the following skills and characteristics:
Being motivated to learn is the most important characteristic an MCTI student can have. Students who want to be at MCTI to learn the skills of a trade and work toward competitive employment are typically the most successful. Students attending MCTI due to outside pressure, and not because of their own interest in training, often have difficulty with successfully completing their training.
Students work on improving their soft skills for employment while attending MCTI. However, successful MCTI students are often familiar with the expectations of a workplace before attending. Some of the soft skills that successful MCTI students demonstrate are attendance and timeliness, following directions, accepting responsibility for their actions, communicating and asking questions appropriately, and showing consistent effort to complete work.
Because students are living independently in a dormitory environment, it is important that students have the skills in various independent living areas. Successful MCTI students are independent in maintaining their grooming and hygiene, getting up in the morning and arriving to class on time, taking medications in the prescribed manner, maintaining a clean living space, and resolving conflicts with other students through positive communication.
At MCTI, students have the opportunity to cultivate independence by making responsible choices and developing self-advocacy skills in a supportive residential environment. While MCTI staff are available 24/7 to provide guidance and support, students are expected to navigate their daily activities with personal accountability. Learning to communicate their needs, set boundaries, and seek assistance when necessary empowers students to make informed decisions — academically, socially, and personally — that lead to a fulfilling and successful experience at MCTI.
