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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 with hands-on training at Midwest Technical Institute. At MTI, you don’t just get an education—you learn a valuable set of skills you can build on for a lifetime.
Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) has provided hands-on skilled trades training across the Midwest for more than 25 years. MTI’s mission is to provide you with the skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in your chosen career field.
*MTI cannot and does not guarantee a student will obtain employment.
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
All qualified graduates receive career placement assistance
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Career Placement Services*
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*Financial aid, scholarships, and career placement services available to those who qualify.
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MTI's Programs & Courses
MTI offers a variety of programs in the skilled trades, including allied health, mechanical trades, truck driving, and cosmetology. We’ll help you find the right program for your career goals.
Allied Health
Allied Health
MTI’s allied health training programs and courses provide the skills you need to start a career in the healthcare field in a wide range of positions, including dental assistant, medical assistant, basic nursing assistant, massage therapist, and medical coder.
Mechanical Trades
Mechanical Trades
Get the hands-on training you need to start a career in the mechanical trades as a welder, pipefitter, or HVAC/R technician in less than a year. MTI’s hands-on skilled trades training is geared to meet the demands of today’s employers.
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Truck Driving
Truck Driving
Prepare for a career as a truck driver with behind-the-wheel training at MTI! The CDL Training Course prepares you to obtain a CDL in less than 30 days. MTI also provides over-the-road experience through the Professional Truck Driving Program.
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology
The School of Cosmetology at MTI provides hands-on training in hair, nails, and skin. Get the cosmetology training you need to start your career as a hairstylist, manicurist, makeup artist, or related profession in the beauty industry!
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Find a Campus Near You
MTI has four trade school campus locations across Illinois and Missouri. Visit the MTI campus near you!
Midwest Technical Institute Now Offering $2,500 CDL Scholarship for 2023
Midwest Technical Institute is proud to announce we are now offering a $2,500 CDL Scholarship at our Springfield, IL and Springfield, MO, campus locations during the months of November and December 2023.
To apply for the CDL Scholarship, fill out a request information form or call 800-814-5124.
Learn MoreNews & Events
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