Growth and expansion continues at Mitchell Technical Institute. Fall 2009 saw the opening of two new campus facilities and expansion to the South Campus location. Now open is the $11.5 million Campus Center which houses student services, administration, culinary, health sciences programs and general classrooms.

Construction has started on the new Trades Center building, the final piece needed to completely relocate the 43-year-old school to a new campus. The 140,000 square-foot building will cost an estimated $19.25 million. It will allow construction of a facility to house agriculture, power sports and construction programs including building, electrical and heating and cooling.

The target completion date for the new facility is fall 2013.

MTI opened in 1968 in a system of post-high school vocational technical education in South Dakota that included four area institutes and the South Dakota Office of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education. Over 15,000 individuals have graduated from MTI since it opened. The central mission of the Institute is to provide job preparatory programs on a full- or part-time basis to all who can benefit.

The south campus, including the Admissions office, is located at 1800 East Spruce in Mitchell, South Dakota. The north campus is located at 821 North Capital Street.

The Institute is governed by the Board of Education of the Mitchell School District 17-2 and operates under rules and regulations set forth by the South Dakota Board of Education. The Institute enjoys a close relationship with Mitchell and the James River Valley community. MTI has established advisory committees of community and regional representatives who provide program input and support.

MTI takes pride in the quality of its technical programs, in the high rate of graduate placement and in the rapid adaptability to business and industry needs by developing new programs and adding new dimensions to existing programs.

MTI offers general education courses applicable in the technical world. Community and advisory committee input enables MTI to adapt to changing technologies, employer expectations, student interests and employment opportunities.

MTI also strives to meet the needs of the community through adult, business, and industrial training programs. Services available to the general public include preparatory classes in communications and math, community education courses and business and industry training programs. Programs range from day-long business training to 24 month-long programs.

Vision

Mitchell Technical Institute will be a leader in technical education and a valued partner in global workforce development, equipping students for career success and lifelong learning in a changing world.

Mission

It is the mission of Mitchell Technical Institute to provide skills for success in technical careers.

Our Primary Purposes:

• Technical Education:   MTI provides high-quality Associate of Applied Science degree and diploma programs which prepare students for occupational success.
• Life Skills:  MTI prepares graduates for lifelong learning through general education courses that support technical education and build skills in technology, communication, professionalism, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability.
• Respect and Diversity:  MTI seeks and values a diverse student population, responds to the unique needs of individuals, and recognizes the dignity and worth of all people.
• Excellence:  MTI commits to improve student learning and institutional effectiveness through a system of assessment and continuous review.
• Community:  MTI builds student community through social and recreational activities, counseling support, and a student government structure administered through an organized student services office.
• Human Capital:  MTI recruits, develops and invests in skilled, dedicated and student-oriented faculty and staff.
• Advocacy:  MTI promotes the value of technical education through broad-based marketing and public relations activities.
• Access:  MTI provides customized training, seminars, workshops, courses, and consulting services to business, industry, and the community.