About Us


	About Us

Our District was formed in 1968 and we held our first classes in the fall of 1971 serving 17 feeder schools with 13 programs.

Today we have 24 programs, 20 feeder school and an average enrollment of 1000 students.

Additionally:

Adult Training & Development will provide 10,000 hours of
business & industry training to over 7500 people

Vision

We have an exciting shared vision about the future of learning. Our vision comes from the desire to be all we can be.

Mid-America Tech Center is known throughout the state as a training and educational system of choice, filled to capacity with people being trained on state-of-the-art equipment. Guided by values and industry, our energetic staff operates as a fine-tuned, precision team preparing individuals for present and future demands of present and future demands of a world workforce.

Mission

Our Mission describes the fundamental reason we exist and is the focal point of all our efforts.

Mid-America enriches economic stability and growth by providing educational and training opportunities for the citizens and businesses in the communities.

Core Values

To better serve our patrons and be successful in the future we must have core values we can support, believe in and live by every day. Our values capture the definition of who we are and shape our image.

• A Positive Environment is essential. We value the individual’s feeling and the group’s morale.

• Open Communication is vital. We respect, encourage and listen carefully to others while remaining focused on the mission.

• High Standards of Conduct are confirmed through integrity, loyalty, honesty and respect for oneself and others.

• Strong Work Ethics are displayed by dependability, productivity, pride, commitment, creativity and excellence.

• Professionalism is a commitment that must occur daily and requires the cooperation of the entire team.

• Stewardship of Resources is necessary to effectively develop and provide programs and services responsive to our public’s needs.

• Flexibility ensures efficient delivery of training and is vital in a continually changing world.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Mid-America Technology Center is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of The Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other Federal Laws and regulations, and does not discriminate on the basis of races, color, national origin, sex/gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of it's practices, policies, or procedures. This includes, but not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and education services. Ron H. Whitlock is the coordinator of Mid-America Area Technology Center's efforts to assure nondiscrimination.