Get The Skills You Need To Start Your New Career.
A JOB is just a place you go to work—a CAREER is a path that moves you forward.
It’s time to TRADE UP! Trade your job for a career in the welding and pipefitting, HVAC/R, allied health, cosmetology, or trucking industry with hands-on career training at MTI.
Change your life in less than a year with hands-on skilled trades training at MTI.
*MTI cannot and does not guarantee a student will obtain employment.
MTI Programs and Courses
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Welding
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Welding and Pipefitting
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HVAC/R Technician
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Dental Assisting
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Medical Assisting
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Medical Coding Specialist
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Medical Coding Specialist Hybrid
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Basic Nursing Assistant
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CDL Training Course
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Professional Truck Driving
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Massage Therapy
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Cosmetology
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Phlebotomy
Not all programs are available at all campuses.
What Makes MTI Different?
Hands-On Focused
Get hands-on training in labs that simulate real working environments
Accelerated Training
Most programs & courses can be completed in less than a year
Experienced Instructors
All MTI instructors have real-world experience in the field
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Flexible Class Schedules
Choose class times that work for your busy schedule
Employment Preparation
Earn the qualifications & certifications you need
Career Placement Services
All qualified graduates receive career placement assistance
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MTI Campuses
East Peoria, IL
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Springfield, IL
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Moline, IL
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Springfield, MO
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DRIVE TIMES TO MTI CAMPUSES
- Chicago to Peoria: 2.5 hours
- Chicago to Springfield: 3 hours
- Chicago to Moline: 2.5 hours
- Champaign to Peoria: 1.5 hours
- Champaign to Springfield: 1.5 hours
- Carbondale to Springfield: 3 hours
- Joliet to Peoria: 2 hours
- Normal to Peoria: 35 minutes
- Quincy to Peoria: 2 hours
- Quincy to Peoria: 2 hours
- Rockford to Moline: 2 hours
How Can MTI Change Your Life?
Accreditations
- Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
- MTI is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.
- Midwest Technical Institute is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education: 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701. For more info: www.ibhe.org
- Midwest Technical Institute is approved to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
- MTI is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).
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