MTI History
From the time we first opened our doors in 1988, as a Career Training Centre, we have been committed to providing the highest quality career training and education possible.
In those early days, we were known as Metro Training Institute, and we consisted of a small handful of enthusiastic, committed, and idealistic educators.
We've grown over the years, attracted an awesome group of specialized instructors, and we've developed first-class programs after frequent consultations with agencies and employers in each of our program areas.
In the mid 1990's we shortened our name to Metro College, and in 2003 we became MTI Community College. Our new name reflected more appropriately our commitment to the community we deal with - including Federal and Provincial Governments, as well as individual British Columbians and international students.
We have always been committed to delivering Quality Training for Meaningful Jobs, and we will continue to focus on that principle as we grow.
From one small location in Surrey, B.C. in 1988 to 6 different facilities throughout the lower mainland and FraserValley of B.C., we have continued to build MTI Community College on a foundation of strong educational principles. We will continue this approach as we expand throughout the province over the coming years.
Why Choose MTI
- We are the largest trainer of Early Childhood Educators in British Columbia
- Our faculty of Health Care has affiliation agreements with EVERY Health Authority in the Province of BC, and all the private labs in the Province.
- Our MLA students perform between 80 – 100 phlebotomies during their program, and our students are prepared for, and do write the National CSMLS certification exam.
- MTI arranges for the practicum placement sites for any practicum that is required in our programs
- MTI offers lifetime refresher courses to graduates, as well as life time placement assistance from our Graduate Services Department
- Programs are offered during the day, or in the evening providing for flexible scheduling
- MTI has continuous intake in most programs, allowing for students to fit their training to their schedules and needs
- MTI Dental Assistant graduates regularly score higher than the Canadian average on the National Dental Assisting Board Examinations. Last year, 100% of all MTI grads who sat the exam passed.
MTI Community College is Fully Accredited
The Provincial Government wanted to ensure consistent standards of quality for private training institutions doing business in British Columbia.
MTI Community College is proud to be associated with the following organizations:
MTI Programs
MTI delivers programs in the following areas: Business, Youth and Childcare, Hospitality, Health Care, and Internship Programs.
For more detail, please access our program page.
Accreditation requires a thorough process that assesses the performance and achievements of the institution in nine educational and administrative areas:
- institutional mission, goals, and objectives
- institutional administration
- education programs/curriculum
- instructors
- instructional resources and equipment
- student support services
- student records/graduate services
- dispute resolution and compliance
- facilities and equipment
As a member of the MTI Community College student body, you will join small classes, and receive individual attention.
That is the way we provide post-secondary education - using effective educational principles that prepare you with confidence for success on your individual career path.