Classroom or Job Site? The Industrial Electronics Program Teaching High-Demand Skills

What happens when technical training feels less like school and more like a real job site? At Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI), Industrial Electronics students are wiring motors, troubleshooting systems, and building the confidence they need to step straight into high-demand manufacturing roles across the state.

In this video case study, MCTI students, instructors, and leaders share how the Industrial Electronics program combines hands-on lab work with interactive curriculum to prepare learners for real careers in Michigan’s manufacturing hub. You’ll hear how the program serves students with barriers to employment, connects math and science to real equipment, and gives learners room to fail, try again, and grow.

‪@michiganleo‬'s Michigan Career and Technical Institute is one of only seven institutions of its kind in the nation. From its origins in the 1930s to its mission today, MCTI is focused on helping Michiganders gain the technical and employability skills that employers are looking for—especially in advanced manufacturing.

In this video, you’ll see:
➡️ How MCTI’s Industrial Electronics program mirrors a real workplace, not a traditional classroom
➡️ Students describing the value of hands-on learning with motors, drives, and industrial trainers
➡️ How ‪@Amatrol‬ eLearning & hands-on training systems prepare students for technical careers
➡️ The role of soft skills—attendance, teamwork, communication—in every part of the program
➡️ Why Michigan manufacturers are excited to hire graduates who already understand PLCs, AC drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics

🔗 Learn more about MCTI: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-...

If you’re an educator, training provider, or employer looking to build a similar Industrial Electronics or mechatronics pathway, connect with LAB Midwest to explore technology, curriculum, and implementation support.

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