A woman with glasses wearing a blue hoodie and green shirt, standing at a table, opening a box labeled 'American Proficiency Institute' in a room with stacked cardboard boxes and a brick wall.

A smiling woman with long blonde hair riding a blue bicycle outdoors, wearing a bright green hoodie and multiple bead necklaces, with a metal building and cloudy sky in the background.

A smiling woman wearing a red cap, blue shirt, and blue gloves, standing in a kitchen with brick and metal walls.

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A smiling man wearing a blue shirt, beige shorts, black socks, and sneakers uses a vacuum cleaner to clean the carpet in an indoor space with wooden trim and a railing in the background.

People baking cookies in a kitchen with large windows showing fall trees outside. One person is smiling at the camera, wearing glasses and a red plaid shirt, working with cookie dough. Two others are in the background, wearing aprons and gloves, prep

A man with glasses and a beard in a brown sweatshirt and jeans lying on his stomach on a blue exercise ball indoors, smiling at the camera, with large windows and orange walls in the background.

A young man in a wheelchair holding a basketball above his head on an outdoor basketball court on a sunny day.

A smiling woman with short dark hair holding a yellow ribbon that says 'Area Third' and 'Skill Courage Steadying' at an indoor event.

Two women wearing white shirts and black gloves are preparing food in a kitchen. One woman in the foreground is smiling and looks at the camera, while the other woman is focused on her task. They are working with sliced and peeled potatoes on a tray

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A young girl wearing glasses, a red hairnet, and a blue t-shirt with the text 'BrickWays' is working in a laboratory or a craft room with scientific or art supplies on the table. She is smiling and holding a clear plastic bag. The background has shel

Man smiling wearing a green hat in a warehouse, pressing down on a large bag with green and white print that says ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY.

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A man wearing glasses and a black apron with a name tag labeled "Josh" is holding a large white plate with scrambled eggs, cooked ground meat, chopped green onions, and diced tomatoes. He is smiling and sitting in a room with white walls, a microwave

Grand Traverse Industries provides job training, supported employment, and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our services include plastic bag manufacturing, offering meaningful, hands-on work opportunities. We operate from two locations in Traverse City and Mancelona, Michigan, and also serve deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through our LIS’N Program.

Creating Paychecks and Smiles since 1974.

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Who We Are

Grand Traverse Industries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has provided job training, supported employment, and day programming to people with disabilities since 1974. We also provide interpreter services to the deaf/hearing impaired through our LIS’N Program.

About GTI

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What We Do

GTI offers smart solutions for your business needs, including dependable staff to fill your open positions. We specialize in small packaging & assembly and also manufacture all types of plastic bags.

Business Services

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How We Do It

GTI is passionate about advocating for those with disabilities and equips them with the tools needed for employment opportunities and meaningful living.

Program Services

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Our new 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.”

Our strong and solid vision guides us daily with all the vital work that 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.”

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GTI’s values remain steadfast:

INCLUSION

We will provide equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded due to their disabilities.

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 understand and share feelings with one another, showing respect and dignity to all.

Thank you to all of our Business Partners who have invested in our mission to support people with disabilities throughout northern Michigan.

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Creating Paychecks and Smiles since 1974.

Who We Are

What We Do

How We Do It

“GTI fiercely advocates, strengthens and advances the dignity and opportunities of people with disabilities, through services and employment.”

“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.”

GTI’s values remain steadfast:

Thank you to all of our Business Partners who have invested in our mission to support people with disabilities throughout northern Michigan.

Thank you to all of our Business Partners who have invested in our mission to support people with disabilities throughout northern Michigan.

Follow us on social media!

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