Live, Breathe &
Smile Competition
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Day & Evening Classes Available!
* Not all campuses offer evening classes, contact MTI for more information on class schedules.
Are You Ready To Put Your Presentation Skills To The Test?
The Live, Breathe, and Smile Competition is an invitation-only competition where seniors complete a judged project for the opportunity to earn a scholarship to the MTI allied health program of their choosing, such as: medical assisting, dental assisting, or medical coding.
The top scholarship awards go to the first three spots, but all participants in the competition will receive a $500 MTI scholarship!
MTI's Allied Health Programs
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Medical Assisting
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Dental Assisting
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Medical Coding Specialist
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Medical Coding Specialist Hybrid
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Massage Therapy
Not all programs are available at all campuses.
What Can I Expect At The Live, Breathe & Smile Competition?
- Creating a visual aid on the unhealthy effects that smoking has on your physical and/or oral health.
- A fun, family-oriented event where the whole crew is invited to come and see the completed projects.
- Raffles for prizes from local vendors and giveaways.
- Food and beverages will be provided.
- An awards ceremony that concludes the competition and announces the winners.
- And more!
When And Where Is The Live, Breathe & Smile Competition?
- Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at all MTI campus locations
MTI Campus Locations
Springfield, IL
2731 Farmers Market Road, Springfield, IL 62707
East Peoria, IL
280 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611
Moline, IL
3620 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265
Springfield, MO
3600 S. Glenstone Outer Road, Springfield, MO 65804
Note: Midwest Technical Institute, Inc. (MTI), together with its Delta Technical College (DTC) division are offering the Live, Breathe & Smile Scholarship Program to promote ongoing commitment to skilled trade education. All scholarships awarded through the Live, Breathe & Smile Competition must be used at one of our MTI or DTC campus locations. Scholarships cannot be exchanged for cash. See official terms and conditions for details.
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 was a 2020 high school graduate with no clue on what I wanted to do. I tried a big university, I tried a community college, and then I heard about MTI and thought I’d give it a shot. I loved it so much. The campus staff is incredible, and I had the best instructor ever.”
Audrey
Dental Assisting 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).
