Take the Next Step Toward Your Career
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
-
Welding
-
Welding & Pipefitting
-
HVAC/R Technician
-
Dental Assisting
-
Medical Assisting
-
Medical Coding Specialist
-
Medical Coding Specialist – Hybrid
-
Basic Nursing Assistant
-
CDL Training Course
-
Professional Truck Driving
-
Massage Therapy
-
Cosmetology
-
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
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 lifetime career placement assistance
MTI Campuses
East Peoria, IL
280 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611
Springfield, IL
2731 Farmers Market Road, Springfield, IL 62707
Moline, IL
3620 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265
Springfield, MO
3600 S. Glenstone Outer Road, Springfield, MO 65804
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?
“When I chose MTI, I was looking for something that would benefit me as a learner. I get lecture, but I want to be able to do it hands-on. Here in the lab, I got to be hands-on and learn everything.”
Alyssa
Dental Assisting 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
Journeyman Welder 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).
