MTI East Peoria, IL Campus

Established in 2009, the Midwest Technical Institute East Peoria, Illinois campus is just off I-74, outside of the major metropolitan area of Peoria. What sets MTI Peoria apart from other colleges in Peoria, IL is the wide variety of hands-on vocational training programs and courses in the allied health and mechanical trades industries, including medical assisting, dental assisting, HVAC/R and welding. Get prepared for an entry-level career in less time than a traditional 2-year or 4-year university at MTI!

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Hours of Operation

Monday

8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

280 High Point Ln, East Peoria, IL 61611

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(309) 204-9299

Programs & Courses

Allied Health Programs & Courses

Basic Nursing Assistant
Evening Classes Available

Nursing Assistant Training Program

The 7-week Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Program prepares students to be safe, caring, and effective nursing assistants. The BNA Program also prepares students for the CNA certification exam.
Dental Assisting Program Student Giving an Exam

Dental Assistant Training Program

The 9-month Dental Assisting Program teaches students the skills required to support dentists in providing patient care and prepares students for dental assistant certification.
Massage Therapy Program Students Practicing Their Skills

Massage Therapy Program

The 9-month Massage Therapy Program provides students the hands-on clinical training needed to perform therapeutic massage and prepares students for massage therapy certification.
Medical Assisting Program Student
Evening Classes Available

Medical Assistant Training Program

The 9-month Medical Assisting Program teaches the clinical & administrative skills necessary to start a career in healthcare and prepares students to become a certified medical assistant.
Medical Coding Program Student

Medical Coding Training Program

The 9-month Medical Coding Program instructs students in the analysis of medical records (charts) and the assignment of codes and prepares students for medical coding certification.
Medical Coding Hybrid Program Student

Online & On-Campus Medical Coding Training Program

The 9-month Medical Coding Hybrid Program is a combination of virtual (online) learning and in-person training that prepares students to begin a career in medical billing & coding.
Phlebotomy Course Students Drawing Blood

Phlebotomy Training

The 5-week Phlebotomy Course features hands-on training that prepares students for the NCCT certification exam necessary to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.

Mechanical & Skilled Trades Programs & Courses

MTI HVAC/R Technician Program
Evening Classes Available

HVAC/R Technician Program

The 9-month HVAC/R Technician Program provides installation, repair, and maintenance training for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.
Welder welding a pipe
Evening Classes Available

Welding Training Program

The 7-month Welding Program provides students the hands-on training needed to become a proficient welder. Students can earn MTI welding certifications.
Welding and Pipefitting Program Student in Class
Evening Classes Available

Welding & Pipefitting Training Program

The 10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program provides students the hands-on training needed to become a proficient welder and pipefitter. Students will receive MTI welding certifications.
MTI Continuing Education: Pipefitting

Continuing Education

The 10-week Continuing Education welding course features hands-on pipefitting training, including pipe measurements and runs, isometric drawing readings, field fabrication and more.

Tour MTI's East Peoria, IL Campus!

Welcome to Midwest Technical Institute (MTI)’s East Peoria, Illinois campus! MTI was established in 1995 in Lincoln, Illinois. MTI’s East Peoria campus opened in 2009, just off I-74, outside of the major metropolitan area of Peoria.

Take the first step toward a rewarding new career today at MTI’s trade school in Illinois! Explore MTI’s campus to find out what makes us different from other colleges in Peoria, IL. Schedule a visit to MTI’s East Peoria trade school campus today!

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Contact & Directions

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280 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611

East Peoria, IL – Branch Campus
Campus President – Cole Huff

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  • Bloomington: 34 miles
  • Galesburg: 53 miles
  • Knoxville: 47 miles
  • Lincoln: 41 miles
  • Morton: 7 miles
  • Pekin: 12 miles
  • Washington: 15 miles

News & Events

6/9/2025 by MTI

2025 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners

Nearly $270,000 in trade school scholarships were awarded to 80 high school seniors across Illinois and Missouri. JUNE 9, 2025: Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is pleased to announce the winners…

2/24/2025 by MTI

2025 MTI High School Welding Competition

Illinois Regional Competition Saturday, April 12th, 2025  Illinois Competition Highlights 66 total participants 24 high schools represented: Streator Township High School, Grundy Area Vocational Center, Capital Area Career Center, Gillespie High School,…

10/17/2024 by MTI

High School Seniors: Join MTI at Explore Your Career Night…

Are you a high school senior exploring your options after graduation? Curious about a career in the skilled trades—like welding, HVAC/R, medical assisting, dental assisting, CDL or cosmetology? Join Midwest…

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