Hastings MITES

The Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) is an organization where students can submit projects of their creation to be judged. 1st through 4th place in the Regional competition can continue on to the State competition. The top 10 in each division will be recognized at the State competition and receive awards.

MITES Website

Projects can be submitted to any of these divisions:

AD - Architectural Drawing
AN - Animation
AT - Applied Technology
CT - Construction Trades
EL - Electrical
FT - Future Teacher
GA - Graphic Arts
MD - Mechanical Drawing
MS - Machine Shop
OP - Open
PL - Plastics
PM - Pattern Making & Molding
WM - Wrought Metal
WO - Wood

Each division is further divided into grade levels:

Level A is for students in vocational or C.T.E. programs who spend more than 2 hours per day or 8 hours per week receiving instructions in the subject area.
Level B is for students in grades 11 and 12 who receive instructions less than 2 hours per day in the subject area.
Level C is for students in grades 9 and 10 who receive instructions less than 2 hours per day in the subject area.
Level D is for students in grades 6 - 8.
Level E is for students in grades K - 5 (Not eligible for Grand Prizes or Division Grand Prizes).

Specific information for each subject

Any student in grades K through 12 enrolled in Industrial, Technology, or Career Technical education courses taught by a MITES member in any Michigan, Indiana or Illinois public, private, or parochial school is eligible.

Staff Advisor Contact: Mr. Domke