Michigan Technical Education CentersSM
Employers have long recognized that the development of workplace skills
is essential for creating and maintaining a competitive advantage. As
the pace of change continues to increase, jobs will become increasingly
more complex, if not specialized, making training and retraining even
more important.
The M-TEC System has been designed to offer a complete solution to your
training needs. Although working independently, each center offers the
following features:
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ON-DEMAND TRAINING
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Open entry, open exit training means training can be started
any time without waiting and without lengthy commitments. Instruction
is self-paced and skill based, allowing trainees to advance
when the required competencies are mastered. |
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UNIQUE LOCATIONS
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Each M-TEC is located to serve its customers. In many cases,
this means right in a business and industrial park or a research
and development park. This unique approach ensures that a business
focus is maintained in all areas of its operation. |
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STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES |
| All of the M-TECs are housed in new facilities, offering
the most advanced and cost-effective training technologies.
Every center is designed to provide a quality learning environment
with flexibility to allow for self-paced learning. |
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INDUSTRY STANDARDS
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The accent is on providing training based on industry standards.
This will reflect current certification and qualification requirements
of the respective local industries. Other workforce initiatives
can be constructed around individual training needs, whether
it is a new piece of plant equipment or even corporate structural
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PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP
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A team drawn from the local community guides each M-TEC. This
advisory board includes local business leaders, educators, government
and organized labor representatives. Its task is to ensure that
the M-TEC responds effectively to local needs and maintains
a high level of quality. |
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Michigan's M-TECs have provided service to more
than 1,100 employers and 25,000 trainees, totaling over 679,000 training hours, far exceeding their five year
goals within the first two years of operation.
M-TECSM
and Michigan Technical Education CenterSM are Service Marks
of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
