Marion Technical Institute

Marion Technical Institute (MTI) is Marion County's vocational school that offers 9 on-campus academies and coenrollment opportunities while students still earn their high school diploma. The students get hands on experience in their academy classes and are given the opportunity to earn impressive national certifications. The school works closely with local businesses and industry leaders to provide students with internship opportunities. Students from Marion County High Schools that are at least 16 years old may apply to attend the school with an essay and have their school record screened. ^[1]

Academies

The 11 Academies the school offers are:^[2]

• Information Technology
• Building Construction
• Industrial Engineering Technology
• Culinary Arts/Bakery
• Automotive Technology
• Business & Finance
• Computer Aided Drafting Design
• Electrical Utility
• Law and Government
• Career Academy
• Cosmetology^[3]

First year

In 2006, MTI was recognized by the United States Department of Labor Employment, at the third annual Recognition of Excellence honors in Anaheim, receiving Honorable Mention for "successfully demonstrating sustained partnerships among employment, educators, and economic development leaders — ETA’s 'Power of e3'". The achievement statistics at the end of its first year were:^[2]

• an 88% graduation rate (the state average being 72%)
• 66% graduates placed in training-related jobs
• 273 industry specific certifications awarded to students
• 31% students placed in paid, training-related internships
• 53% students placed in unpaid, training-related internships (Dual enrollment only)
• 17% placed in training-related, part-time jobs

References

1. ^ "Marion Technical Institute :: Marion County Public Schools Ocala, FL; 2/27/2005" (html). Marion County Public Schools.. 2006-10-16. http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/schools/mti/. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Workforce Florida Weekly Update". Workforce Florida, Inc.. 2006-08-02. http://www.workforceflorida.com/wages/wfi/news/updates/updates_060802.htm#state. 
3. ^ Ginger Broslat (2006-04-04). "Ocala EDC Second Quarter Talking Points 1/1/2006 – 3/31/2006" (PDF). Ocala Marion County Economic Development Corporation.. http://www.ocalaedc.org/pdf/%7B6747B8FA-45D7-4AD7-BE15-18E7D760E37B%7D_2006_Talking_Points_2nd_Qtr.pdf. 

• Construction, Power academies hanging on at MTI

External Links

• MTI Facebook Page
• MTI Home Page
• Marion County Public Schools Website

Further reading

Coordinates: 29°11′01″N 82°06′48″W / 29.1837269°N 82.1132129°W / 29.1837269; -82.1132129