NORTHERN MICHIGAN NONPROFIT | SINCE 1974
Meaningful Work.
Real Independence.
Grand Traverse Industries provides job training, supported employment, and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Creating Paychecks & Smiles Since 1974
52
YEARS SERVING NORTHERN MICHIGAN
500+
INDIVIDUALS SERVED EVERY YEAR
7
COUNTIES REACHED BY OUR PROGRAMS
30
COUNTIES REACHED BY LIS’N INTERPRETERS
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Where Would You Like To Start?
GTI serves individuals, families, businesses, and our broader community in different ways.
Find your path below.
Program Services
Job training, day programs, and supported or competitive employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Business Services
Dependable work crews for packaging, janitorial, food service, and assembly, plus custom plastic bag and liner manufacturing.
LIS’N Interpreting
Certified interpreters for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing community in 30 counties across northern Michigan.
Support GTI
Donate, volunteer, or give in-kind to help us meet growing needs across our programs.
OUR VISION
Guides Us Daily With All The Vital Work We Do
“GTI will be the sought-after organization in northern Michigan for enhancing the lives of those with disabilities. GTI will help all people with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence by providing dignity and opportunities through employment and services.”
OUR MISSION
Advocating For Dignity, Independence & Opportunity
Our Mission Statement not only reflects the impactful work we have accomplished over the last 50 years, but also shows the pathway of our future:
“GTI fiercely advocates, strengthens, and advances the dignity and opportunities of people with disabilities through services and employment.”
Inclusion
We provide equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might be excluded due to their disabilities.
OUR VALUES
GTI’s Values Remain Steadfast
Integrity
We will do what we say, have strong moral principles, and act with uncompromising character.
Mercy
We will treat people with kindness, not cruel or harsh, showing compassion for all.
Empathy
We will treat people with kindness, not cruel or harsh, showing compassion for all.
ABOUT US
50+ Years of Advocacy In Northern Michigan
Grand Traverse Industries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974. What began as services for 10 individuals in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties has grown into a CARF-accredited organization serving more than 500 people annually across seven counties of Northern Michigan.
3D Tour of Grand Traverse Industries
Day Program Services
In-facility and community programming: cooking, art, music, and exercise, that keeps team members engaged and connected.
OUR PROGRAMS
Programs That Change Lives
Organizational Employment
Facility-based vocational training in packaging and assembly, giving individuals the opportunity to earn a paycheck with dignity.
Supported Employment
Job coaching in community work crews and enclaves: housekeeping, custodial, and manufacturing roles with hands-on support.
Integrated Employment
Resume help, job coaching, and placement support for individuals ready to work independently in the community.
“Our daughter has a life because of you all.
Thank you!”
Trusted by Northern Michigan Businesses
Thank you to all of our Business Partners who have invested in our mission to support people with disabilities throughout Northern Michigan.
SUPPORT GTI
Your Support Keeps Paychecks & Smiles Coming
For more than 50 years, GTI has rarely asked our community for support. But state and federal funding is changing fast. Without swift action, we risk losing our ability to carry out our mission for the people who depend on us.
OUR COMMUNITY
Life At GTI
A look at our team members, programs, and community partners in action.
