Marion Technical Institute
Marion Technical Institute (Ocala,Florida) ![]() | |
Motto |
Where Education Meets Experience |
Address |
1614 S.E. Fort King Street |
City | |
Established |
2005 |
Type |
Public secondary |
Principal |
Jennifer Beasley |
Enrollment | |
Students |
Coeducational |
Grades |
11–12 |
Accreditation |
Florida State Department of Education |
District | |
Mascot |
Pioneer |
Colors |
Navy Blue, Gold |
Website |
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 9 Academies the school offers are:[2]
- 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 , 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[]
- ^ "Marion Technical Institute :: Marion County Public Schools Ocala, FL; 2/27/2005". Marion County Public Schools. 2006-10-16.
- ^ a b "Workforce Florida Weekly Update". , Inc. 2006-08-02.
- ^ Ginger Broslat (2006-04-04). "Ocala EDC Second Quarter Talking Points 1/1/2006 – 3/31/2006" (PDF). Ocala Marion County Economic Development Corporation.
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Coordinates: 29°11′01″N 82°06′48″W / 29.1837269°N 82.1132129°W
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