Local students graduate
Published 8:22 am Tuesday, January 31, 2017
BARRY COUNTY — The Michigan Career and Technical Institute hosted a graduation ceremony Saturday for 174 students from throughout the state on at the MCTI campus in Plainwell.
Operated by Michigan Rehabilitation Services within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, MCTI provides vocational training in 13 career areas for adults with disabilities.
“We’re really proud of the efforts and achievements of our students and the MCTI faculty who helped them reach this milestone,” said Suzanne Howell, director of Michigan Rehabitliation Services. “MCTI staff are always putting forth their best efforts to promote the integration of Michiganders with disabilities into both the competitive workplace and the society in which they live.”
Among the graduates were Edwardsburg’s Jacob Clark and Cassopolis’ Reid Walters, who completed the custodial training program.
Students have the opportunity to be enrolled in technical training programs in automotive technology, cabinet making/millwork, culinary arts, custodial work, electronics, graphic communications, grounds maintenance/landscaping, machine technology, office automation, retail marketing and weatherization, and may be trained to become a certified nursing assistant or pharmacy technician.
MCTI also offers health, psychological and social work services, sports and activities, housing and student government. People can learn more at michigan.gov/MCTI.