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January 28, 2016
For Immediate Release: January 28, 2016
Michigan Career and Technical Institute to graduate 158 students
Barry County, Mich. – A graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of 158 students from throughout the state who completed one of Michigan Career and Technical Institute’s technical training programs.
The graduation will take place at 1 p.m. at their Plainwell campus, 11611 W. Pine Lake Road. MCTI is operated by Michigan Rehabilitation Services within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and provides vocational training in 13 different career areas for adults with disabilities.
In honor of a successful partnership, this ceremony will include Haworth Inc. Chairman Matthew Haworth as a guest speaker. Haworth Inc. has shown a vested interest in helping MCTI students transition successfully into gainful employment with the recent hire of 11 cabinetmaking program graduates.
MCTI and its staff strive to promote the integration of persons with disabilities into both the competitive workplace and the society in which they live. As part of MCTI, students have the opportunity to be enrolled in one of 13 technical training programs, including automotive technology, cabinetmaking/millwork, certified nursing assistant, culinary arts, custodial, electronics, graphic communications, grounds maintenance/landscaping, machine technology, office automation, pharmacy technician, retail marketing and weatherization.
MCTI also offers health, psychological and social work services, sports and activities, family housing, student government and much more. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/mcti.
MCTI is just one of many programs operated by Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS). Catering to the approximately 1.3 million individuals with disabilities in Michigan, MRS works with eligible customers and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for individuals with disabilities. They work in partnership with individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain competitive employment, including exploring the possibilities of self-employment or owning a small business. Employment services to individuals with disabilities are provided in all 83 Michigan counties.
MRS can also help employers find and retain qualified workers with disabilities. Learn more about their full scope of services at www.michigan.gov/mrs.
We are pleased to recognize the following graduates listed by training program area:
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Automotive Technology Steven Arnold, Caledonia Garrett Neumann, Washington
Cabinetmaking/Millwork Jache-Marie Beaudry, Marquette Jessica Cross, Marne Thomas Hagan, Clinton Twp. Jenna Pickett, Novi Brianne Simon, Holland Bradley Treece, Grand Rapids Charles Wedhorn, Jackson
Certified Nursing Assistant Destiny Arquette, Commerce Kiana Bentley, Kalamazoo Austin Buchanan, Tecumseh Cassandra Chiesa, Harrison Danielle Christian, St. Clair Shores Colton Cody, Redford Kiron Colson II, Warren Aliccia Dickerson, Benton Harbor Morgan Dutcher, Freeport Jessica Feltner, Wixom Brianna Gorske, Stevensville Devin Hyer, Sanford Jessica Leppek, Chesterfield Aricely Lopez, St. Joseph Wanishea Marlowe, Benton Harbor Mary McKee, Lake Leelanau Eeron Patterson, Benton Harbor Tierany Perin, Kalamazoo Kara Randall, Rochester Hills Katie Saura, Roseville Brazil Shelton, Dowagiac Kal Sides, Weidman Ariel VanErp, Williamston Macie Weihl, Muskegon JuNethea Williams, Benton Harbor Kendra Williams, Benton Harbor Carley Wilson, Palmyra Schari'Elle Windmon, Benton Harbor Allante' Wright, River Rouge |
Culinary Arts Hayley Arnold, Ionia Ashlynn Horvath, Battle Creek Hali Leppien, Sault Ste. Marie Carson McArthur, Mackinaw City David Rice, Grand Blanc Joshua Sibley, Montague Samantha Smith, Remus Thomas Stevens, Boyne City Taylor Terpening, St. Johns Arron Triplett, Oak Park
Custodial Rodney Avery, Belleville Gerald Beemer, Luther Roger Blough, Saranac Travis Buckowing, Middleville Zachary Cowan, Spring Lake Samantha Halverson, Hesperia Antoinette McMann, Port Huron Ryan Tucker, Sterling Heights Thomas Tweedie, Burtchville Justin Whitcomb, Union City
Electronics Austin Duve, Grand Blanc Justin Edwards, Troy Michael Metiva, Hemlock Jeremiah Morton, Owosso
Graphic Communications Nicole Beachler, St. Johns Brianna Kairunas, Sterling Heights Hunter Walter, Fowler
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Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Jared Brooks, Plainwell George Fillar, Fraser Austin Galbo, Reed City Jean-Paul Levasseur, Warren Ryan McDunnough, Highland Michael Miller, Clarkston Casey Plantenga, Muskegon Troy Ries, Tipton Ryan Terpstra, Allegan
Machine Technology David Bloomer Jr., Waldron Luke Lightcap, Battle Creek Bruce Penrod, East China Noah Perkins, Ludington
Office Automation Bryan Acker, St. Louis Nicholas Donley, Roscommon Justin Stall, Montrose
Pharmacy Technician Michael Hoef, Commerce Twp.
Retail Marketing Daniel Andress, Novi Andrew Blondell, St. Clair Shores Joshua Brown, Kalamazoo Mark Burt, Twin Lake Quintin Gracey, Marysville Daveena Graham-Bell, Battle Creek Faith Hill, Centreville Noelle Leach, Eagle Jaime Lublin, Walled Lake Janelle Monaster, Pinckney Nathaniel Orme, Flushing
Weatherization Catherine Lowery, Bellaire |
Note: Graduate status subject to final graduation audit. List of graduates excludes the names of those who requested not to be listed in a news release.
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