Marion Technical Institute

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Marion Technical Institute (MTI) is Marion County's vocational school that offers 6 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]

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[edit] Academies

The 6 Academies the school offers are:[2]

  • Information Technology
  • Building Construction & Drafting
  • Industrial Engineering Technology
  • Culinary Arts/Bakery
  • Automotive Technology
  • Business & Finance (new for Autumn 2006)[3]

[edit] 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

[edit] References

  1. ^ Marion Technical Institute :: Marion County Public Schools Ocala, FL; 2/27/2005 (html). Marion County Public Schools. (2006-16-10).
  2. ^ a b Workforce Florida Weekly Update. Workforce Florida, Inc. (2006-08-02).
  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..

[edit] Further reading


Schools of Marion County, Florida
High Schools Belleview High School | Dunnellon High School | Forest High School | Lake Weir High School | Marion Technical Institute | North Marion High School | Vanguard High School | West Port High School
Middle Schools Belleview Middle School | Dunnellon Middle School | Fort King Middle School | Howard Middle School | Lake Weir Middle School | North Marion Middle School | Osceola Middle School | West Port Middle School
Elementary Schools Anthony Elementary School | Belleview Elementary School | Belleview-Santos Elementary School | College Park Elementary School | Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary (Magnet) | Dunnellon Elementary School | East Marion Elementary School | Eighth Street Elementary School | Emerald Shores Elementary School | Evergreen Elementary School | Fessenden Elementary School | Fort McCoy School (K-8) | Greenway Elementary School | Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School | Harbour View Elementary School | Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (Magnet) | Maplewood Elementary School | Oakcrest Elementary School | Ocala Springs Elementary School | Reddick-Collier Elementary School | Romeo Elementary School | Saddlewood Elementary School | Shady Hill Elementary School | South Ocala Elementary School | Sparr Elementary School | Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School | Sunrise Elementary School | Ward-Highlands Elementary School | Wyomina Park Elementary School