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Skilled Trades Training at Midwest Technical Institute
Interested in a career in the skilled trades? MTI offers several training programs that utilize hands-on training to teach you the skills you need to start a career as a welder, pipefitter, HVAC/R technician, or electrician!
Explore MTI's Skilled Trades Programs
Get the skills you need to start a career in the skilled trades where you can do work that matters! MTI offers the following training programs:
- Welding – 7 months
- Electrician – 7 months
- HVAC/R Technician – 9 months
- Welding & Pipefitting – 10 months
MTI Campuses
East Peoria, IL
280 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611
Moline, IL
3620 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265
Springfield, IL
2731 Farmers Market Road, Springfield, IL 62707
Springfield, MO
3600 S. Glenstone Outer Road, Springfield, MO 65804
How Can MTI Change Your Life?
“Before I graduated MTI, I was making $14 an hour as a diesel mechanic. I had a daughter and my son was about to be born. After graduating, I found a job for $20 an hour which helped a lot. Shortly after, I found a job for $30 an hour TIG welding aluminum. I wouldn’t be able to provide for my family if I never went to the school.”
Terry
Welding Graduate
“Great paced classes. [I] learned a lot from my instructors during my 7-month [program] for welding. It feel[s] adequate enough to tackle the work force as a Journeyman Welder. I would encourage any serious people to attend and keep it up.”
Nick
Welding Graduate
“I chose MTI over any other trade school because I actually did my research on different schools…they just don’t want you to go there, they want you to succeed.”
Drew
Welding Graduate
“The instructors showed me the way things needed to be done. [MTI] really got my career going in welding. It definitely furthered my education on the trade.”
Kyler
Welding Graduate
“MTI allowed me to learn a skill that opens so many doors, especially if you're willing to travel. If I hadn’t gone to MTI I definitely wouldn’t be where I am now.”
Chase
Welding Graduate
“MTI helped me form a path in my career...[I love] to fabricate and being able to do that every day helps me enjoy my career.”
Christian
Welding Graduate
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).
