Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College

Public · Tuition-Free · Early Middle College

Earn a Diploma, Certificate & College Credits

The Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College (MATMC) 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.

MATMC 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, professional trades, or cyber defense
Note: this is a competitive admissions process

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Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Partnership

MATMC 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

Three academies supporting local, in-demand, high-wage careers. Click any program to view the full NMU or Bay College catalog entry.

Ready to Apply?

Applications open to current high school sophomores in Marquette or Alger County. Contact your school counselor or the MATMC coordinator to get started.

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