Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College
Public · Tuition-Free · Early Middle College
Earn a Diploma, Certificate & College Credits
The Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College is a public, tuition-free, early middle college program that enables students enrolled in a public high school in Marquette or Alger Counties to earn a high school diploma, a technical certificate, and a significant number of college credits from Northern Michigan University or Bay College.
The Middle College targets students who have traditionally been underserved — including those who are less engaged, at risk of dropping out, economically disadvantaged, or first-generation college students — while remaining open to all qualified applicants.
This educational option is the result of extraordinary collaboration between local school districts, Marquette-Alger RESA, Northern Michigan University, Bay College, and local communities.
How to Apply
- Apply for acceptance during your sophomore year
- Must be a current high school sophomore from a Marquette or Alger county school district
- If admitted, complete Middle College Orientation
- Pursue a certificate or degree in health sciences, skilled trades, or specialized fields
- Note: this is a selective admissions process
Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Partnership
Middle College students gain a head start on their future through rigorous academics and hands-on career training. JMG empowers students with crucial employability skills, leadership development, and pathways to successful careers — ensuring they are well-prepared for both college and the workforce.
Program Pathways
Discover Middle College certificate and associate degree pathways that lead to local, in-demand, high-wage careers. Click any program below to view the full Northern Michigan University or Bay College catalog entry.
Health Sciences
Skilled Trades
- Automotive Maintenance Certificate
- Automotive Service Certificate
- Automotive Service Technology – Associate of Technology
- Building Technology – AAS
- Climate Control Technology – AAS
- CNC Technician Certificate
- CNC Technology – AAS
- Electrical Line Technician Certificate
- Electrical Technology – AAS
- HVACR Certificate
- Welding Certificate
- Welding Technology – AAS
Ready to Apply?
Applications open to current high school sophomores in Marquette or Alger County. Contact your school counselor or the Early Middle College Specialist to get started.
Middle College Staff
Haley Rhoades
Early Middle College Specialist
General Education Services
Erich Ziegler
Director of Career & Technical Education / Career Education Planning District
General Education Services