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Marion Technical Institute (MTI) is Marion County's
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that offers 9 on-campus academies and coenrollment opportunities while students still earn their
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. 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.


Academies

The 9 Academies the school offers are: * Information Technology * Building Sciences * Robotics Automation & Design * Culinary Arts * Automotive Technology * Business & Finance * Law and Government * Career Academy * Global Logistics


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: * 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


External links


MTI Facebook PageMTI Home PageMarion County Public Schools Website


Further reading

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