Michigan Career & Technical Institute MCTI Offers Opportunities for Transition Youth Pre and Post Graduation On Campus and in Local Communities
Transition Services offered by MCTI PERT Career Assessment Math/Literacy Remediation Trade Training Online Offerings
Exit Placement Services MRS Home Counselor Admissions Referral PERT or Career Assessment Services Literacy Remediation Math Remediation Career & Tech Ed Program Automotive Technology, Building Services Technology (Weatherization), Cabinetmaking/Millwork, Certified Nursing Assistant, Culinary Arts, Custodial, Electronics, Graphic Communications (Printing), Grounds Maintenance, Machine Technology, Office Automation, Pharmacy Services (Technician), Retail Marketing Michigan Career and Technical Institute Fire & Safety Health Services Interpreter Services Leisure Services Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Dormitory/Family Housing Exit
MCTI Admission Requirements Customer has an open case with MRS Possess positive classroom and work behaviors including motivation, staying on task, and willingness to learn Medically, physically and psychologically stable for at least six months Possess a full-scale IQ of 70 and/or evidence of good adaptive living skills Willing to comply with MCTI community/independent living standardsfollow rules, get along with peers, accept supervision, medications management No current court charges pending including adjudication through the judicial system Current/Past behaviors do not jeopardize safety, health, or rehab programs of self/others.
PERT Program Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition Program Target population: Students who are Juniors going into their Senior Year Purpose of the Assessment: Information from the one week assessment will help the student, the school and MRS develop Exit IEP goals The PERT Program assists transition students by answering these questions: What s out there for me? What are my talents, interests? What types of jobs might I enjoy? What skills do I need to become employed? What do I need to learn to live on my own?
MRS District July 2013 (number) July 2014 (number) West Central 14 9 Eastern MI 13 4 Lansing 7 19 Marquette 0 3 Mid-Michigan 0 1 Northern MI 1 8 Grand Rapids 2 1 Southwest 12 15 Ann Arbor 10 8 Detroit Ren. 0 1 Macomb 8 10 Oakland 14 22 Wayne 2 12 Who Attended PERT? GENDER 2013 2014 Still in High School Male 69% 73% Female 31% 27% 2013 2014 Yes 37% 63% No 63% 37%
CAS Program Career Assessment Program Target population: Students who have graduated and are interested in attending MCTI Purpose of the Assessment: Assess aptitudes, abilities and readiness for independent living in the academic environment.
Who Attended MCTI? AGE 2013-14 2012-13 18-22 83% 83% 23-26 11% 10% GENDER 2013-14 2012-13 Male 73% 74% Female 27% 26% 27-35 4% 3% 36 - older 2% 4% ETHNICITY 2013-14 2102-13 White 82% 84% Black 13% 11% Multi Racial 4% 4% Other 1% 1%
Disability Categories of MCTI Students The proportion of students with Learning Disabilities is still the highest. MCTI continues to see an increase in Autism. Primary Impairments Due To Specific Learning Disabilities 13-14 12-13 11-12 39% 42% 44% Autism Spectrum 19% 15% 11% ADHD 14% 15% 11% Cognitive Impairment 5% 5% 6% Depressive/Mood Disorders 6% 5% 6% Other 17% 18% 22%
How is PERT Different from Career Assessment Services? PERT 1 week program-80 students per session Designed to assess postsecondary readiness (MCTI or other) Serves students under the age of 19 within 1.5 years of graduation Evening leisure activities are very structured Students are with a mentor during evening hours No independent trips off campus Attendance is checked for every activity Career Assessment 5 week program-individual has the potential to exercise good judgment related to balancing academic/leisure activities Serves any student over 18 that has exited the secondary system Serves students interested in attending an MCTI Trade Program 4-6 hours of Academic/Interest testing & classwork daily Leisure activities are only available in the evening and are optional Students are independent during the day and in the evening Open campus with up to 350 students
Pert-One Week Sunday Mon-Wed Thursday Friday 7:00-8:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 8:00-10:00 Assessments Situational Assessments Situational Assmts 10:00-10:30 Break Break Break 10:30-12:30 Assessments Situational Assessments Situational Assessments 12:30-1:00 Registration 12:00 3:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch 1:00-2:30 Assessments Situational Assmts Pickup 12:30-2:30 2:30-5:00 Group Activities Leisure Leisure 5:00-6:00 Dinner Dinner Cook out @ Lake 6:15-9:00 Orientation Recreation Beach Front Activities 9:00-10:00 Bonfire Bonfire Beach Party 10:00-10:30 Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time 10:30 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
Career Assessment- 5 Weeks Week 1 Registration Half Day Orientation Testing/Leisure Training Self-Management Class Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Testing/Leisure Training Self-Management Class Men s and Women s Issues Groups Testing/Leisure Training Self-Management Class Men s and Women s Issues Groups Situational Assessments-offered for 6 trades Math Remediation begins Self-Management Class Men s and Women s Issues Groups Student finishes their part of their CAS report Self-Management Class/Math Remediation Final meetings with MCTI Counselor
Reports from PERT & Career Assessment PERT Reports Include CAS Reports Include CASAS Transition to Work Inventory O Net Interest Profiler Piney Mountain Press Work Temperaments GATB Work Keys Situational Assessment Data Independent Living Observations CASAS Transition to Work Inventory O Net Interest Profiler Piney Mountain Press Work Temperaments Valpar Work Keys Situational Assessment Data Soft Skills Assessment
Work Interests, Preferences, and Tolerances Provides a detailed snapshot of interests, personal preferences and tolerances, and how they relate to the world of study and work. The results are based on choices made by the customer that are an indication of interests only and may not be a reflection of current skills, abilities or aptitudes.. Transition to Work Inventory (TWI) - Assesses14 career areas (called clusters) that relate to personal interests. O*Net Interest Profiler (IP) - A self-assessment career exploration tool that can help students discover the type of work activities and occupations that they would like and find exciting. Piney Mountain Press - This multimedia inventory considers traditional style factors, as well as environmental and working styles critical to academic, training and job success : Worker Functions, Learning Styles and Working Conditions. Work Temperaments - A component of worker characteristics that are the adaptability requirement made on the worker by specific types of jobs.
Aptitudes - Aptitudes are a forward-looking description, and describe skills a person has the ability to learn in the future. Aptitudes characterize capacities that can assist a person in learning required tasks, job duties, or course content. General Aptitude General Learning Ability (GLA),combines Verbal, Numeric & Spatial. Verbal Ability to understand meaning of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively. Numerical Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. Spatial Comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of solid objects to a plane; visualize objects of two or three dimension. Form Ability to perceive pertinent detail in objects, in pictorial or graphic materials, make visual comparisons and discrimination & see slight differences. Clerical Perceive pertinent detail in verbal/tabular material, proofread words & numbers. Motor Coordination Ability to coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly. Finger Dexterity Ability to move the fingers to manipulate small objects rapidly & accurately. Manual Dexterity Ability to move the hands easily and skillfully.
Abilities Criterion-referenced, competency based assessments in an activity or occupation identifying one s skills, training needs, or other qualifications. Work Keys Help identify career interests and skills or skill gaps in preparation for jobs. -Applied Mathematics -Locating Information -Reading for Information CASAS Employability Competency System (ECS) helps identify skills needed for success in the workforce and aids in building the individual Educational Development Plan (EDP). -Math levels -Reading levels
Situational Assessments PERT Students work for 4 hour blocks in 3 different trade areas. Employability skills such as following verbal and written directions, fine and gross motor skills, appropriate work behavior etc. are assessed. Manufacturing-work with metal & wood, measurement, use of hand tools Culinary-following verbal & written directions, safety Customer Service-cash handling, stocking, friendliness, problem solving Career Assessment Students participate in one or more assessments for 2-4 hours in the trade areas. They are evaluated in the hands on portion of the trade, once their math/reading meets the entrance requirements. Automotive Machine Technology Graphic Communications Cabinetmaking Weatherization Pharmacy Services Culinary
Service Cluster Assessment
Manufacturing Cluster Assessment
Culinary Situational Assessment
CAREER READINESS CENTER Remediation Services- 5 Week Sessions Math and Problem Solving Remediation Literacy Remediation Reading for Information and Study Skill Strategies Support of Assistive Technology Most students who participate are in for 10 weeks Average of 2 grades improvement in 10 weeks
Training Programs Automotive Cabinetmaking CNA Culinary Arts Custodial Electronics Graphic Communications Grounds Maintenance Machine Technology Office Automation Pharmacy Tech Retail Marketing Weatherization
Training programs are Focused on Entry Level Employment Competency Based Employment focused: employment is discussed starting the first day in the program
Industrial Electronics / Manufacturing Program Manufacturing Assembler/Tester (2 terms/6 months) Applied Math Customer Service AC/DC Print Reading Safety Machine Tools Measurement Tools CNC Robotics Jobs Choice Or Student level Manufacturing Technologist: Operates, runs, and adjusts Manufacturing equipment. OJT Training Industrial Tester/Installer Tech Level I (2 terms/1 year) Power Distribution Fluid Power Control Wiring Motor Control Mechanical Drives Jobs Choice Or Student level Industrial Maintenance Mechanic: Performs basic repairs (ex. change belts and pulleys, part lubrication) and preventative maintenance. OJT Training Industrial Tech Level II (2 terms 1 ½ years) PLC s AC Drives Troubleshooting Jobs Industrial Electricity Technician: Troubleshoots equipment problems, makes minor program modifications, and write basic SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
Keep in mind Even if a student is interested in a specific program that may not be the program that they are appropriate for once CAS is completed and a recommendation is made. Some students think I want to go into culinary then once they get to MCTI and attend CAS they are not able to attend the program of interest and feel they may have wasted their time because another program has been recommended based on their skills and abilities Each trade has specific entrance requirements The ability to live independently in a group setting is part of the file review
Support Services Vocational Counseling Medical Services Support Counseling Occupational Therapist-consults in Trades Interpreters Accommodations Leisure Services Job Placement assistance Social Coaching
LEISURE SERVICES Provides boating, canoeing, fishing and swimming on over 700 ft of accessible frontage on Pine Lake. Year round activities include fitness training, bowling, archery, basketball, volleyball and card tournaments. Students also participate in expressive arts, leather work, ceramics, photography and guitar. There are also off campus activities planned each week, such as shopping, movies, bike trips, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, local festivals, sporting events and much more.
A typical day for students Monday - *Friday 8:00 am Class is in Session 10:00 am-10:15 am Class Break 11:30 am -12:30 pm OR 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm 2:15 pm Class Break 3:30 pm Class Out ** Except Friday Class gets out at 2:30
~ There is no curfew for students, but students must not go in other students rooms after 11:00 pm. THINGS TO KNOW: ~ 2 Students to every room with (4) Students sharing (1) bathroom. ~ There is free local phone service in each room (You will need to bring a phone). ~ Students can get internet in their room through Barry County Telephone for a low cost. ~ Will need to bring own bed linen. ~ There are washer & dryers for students with use of laundry card that can be purchased from a card machine. ~ There are rooms that are Handicap Accessible ~ There are rooms/devices for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing students. ~ 24 hour Dorm Staff and Fire & Safety Officers ~ Can bring own T.V./DVD/Video game system and mini refrigerator.
MCTI DORM ROOM
MCTI DORM ROOM
Successful MCTI students are usually able to demonstrate these Independent Living Skills/Characteristics: Take medications independently, reliably, and at prescribed times Travel to and from MCTI independently or with family Adjust to living away from home Live with and get along with a roommate Maintain grooming, hygiene and appropriate supplies Use washers and dryers to do their laundry Keep dorm room reasonably clean Manage spending money
Successful MCTI students are usually able to demonstrate these self-management and communication skills/characteristics: Resolve conflicts through positive communication Arrive to class on time Manage anger and seek appropriate support if needed Relate needs to and ask questions of teachers and staff Follow three-step written and verbal directions Abstain from the use of profanity Use a planner to track medications, school assignments, and appointments Maintain a healthy diet Regulate personal schedule to ensure adequate sleep Follow dress code outlined in student handbook Say no and make responsible decisions about dating/social relationships Make responsible decisions about sexual activity Learn from and work with individuals from diverse cultures, races, gender, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints Not get in cars or accept rides with students they do not know
Successful MCTI students are usually able to demonstrate these academic & physical characteristics: Understanding and following the process for obtaining reasonable accommodations Being able to select and utilize optional learning modalities to best meet their training needs Meeting trade requirements including interests, aptitudes, temperaments, physical demands, environmental demands, and reading and math levels, with reasonable accommodation Having the physical conditioning to sustain 6.5 hours of physical activity per day of training Demonstrate health and safety practices and drug-free behavior in the workplace setting Using effective study skills and completing homework assignments
Successful MCTI students are usually able to demonstrate these characteristics in managing their disability: Seeking counseling support as needed Scheduling and tracking medical appointments Following plan(s) to maintain stability of disability: diet, rest, etc. Planning for health care: medication refills, insurance coverage, state health plan, Medicaid, etc.
How is a person referred to MCTI? Contact your local MRS office or MRS Counselor assigned to your school to request MRS services If referral to MCTI is appropriate MRS will: Facilitate the referral Be in contact during your training Assist with placement follow-up/support once training is completed and you have returned home.
Application Process for MRS Request services Orientation to MRS process Application process includes gathering documents needed to document disabilities and needs Eligibility is determined
Application Process for MCTI Takes time just like any other college or postsecondary training MCTI programs do not operate on a traditional college/university calendar MCTI enrolls 4-8 times per year Paperwork needed for referral: Current psychological testing, within the last three years. General physical and TB test within the last year
Tours Campus visits by prospective students and families are strongly encouraged Preferred that prospective student is accompanied by a significant family member or friend (some High Schools are now requiring this before students can sign up for a tour) High School groups must bring sufficient adult supervision Tour guides are MCTI Trade Students. Giving tours is part of the curriculum and is part of MCTI s customer service emphasis in all the trades Contact Person Terry Haughn @ 1-877-901-7360 TTY @ 269-664-9294 Tour days for individuals, families & small groups (less than 15) High Schools (groups 15+)
Tour Dates for MCTI* 2015-2016 High School Tour Days October 21 November 18 January 27 February 24 March 30 April 13 May 4 Regular Tour Days** September 16 October 7 December 9 January 13 February 17 March 2 May 18 June 8 *MCTI schedules 15 tour dates per school year **Includes individuals and high school groups of 15 or less
Online Opportunities* E-mail Brian Smith smithb16@michigan.gov Service Authorization will be needed Aware notes will document progress Scores will be available Could be used for: Checking motivation/follow-thru Preparing for College Preparing for MCTI Preparing for Employment *Enrollment in Online classes thru MCTI does not guarantee acceptance into MCTI for on campus services
OnLine Opportunities
MCTI Training Exported To Local Communities Certified Nursing Assistant Program Benton Harbor Detroit Char-Em/Harbor Springs Exploring other Programs to export
Visit MCTI on the Web State of Michigan website www.michigan.gov/mcti
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