Michigan Career and Technical Institute

Plainwell, MI
11611 West Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI 49080-9254
269-664-4461

The Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) is a public, co-educational career and technical institute located in Plainwell, Michigan. The institute is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. MCTI offers career and technical programs in Automotive Technology, Business and Information Technology, Construction Trades, Health Occupations, and Manufacturing Technology. The institute also offers a General Education Diploma (GED) program and an Adult Basic Education (ABE) program.

MCTI was established in 1965 as the Michigan Industrial and Technology Institute. The institute was created to provide training for the state's rapidly growing industrial and technological workforce. The institute's first class graduated in 1967. In 1971, the institute's name was changed to the Michigan Career and Technical Institute.

Since its inception, MCTI has provided career and technical education to thousands of students from across Michigan. The institute's programs are designed to prepare students for careers in the state's growing industries. MCTI's graduates are employed in a variety of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and information technology.

MCTI is committed to providing its students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the 21st century workforce. The institute offers a variety of services to its students, including career counseling, job placement assistance, and academic advising. MCTI also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and student organizations.

MCTI is located in Plainwell, Michigan, a small city in the southwestern part of the state. The city is home to a variety of businesses and industries, including automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing. MCTI is situated on a 100-acre campus, which includes a variety of buildings and facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and a library.

MCTI is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The institute's programs are approved by the Michigan Department of Education.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 108

Type: Public, less-than 2-year

Main Website: https://www.michigan.gov/MCTI

Financial Aid: https://www.michigan.gov/MCTI

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $15202

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $18628