MTI East Peoria, IL

Trade School in Illinois

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

Evening Classes Available

Basic Nursing Assistant

The 7-week Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Course prepares students to be safe, caring, and effective nursing assistants. The BNA Course also prepares students for the CNA certification exam.

Evening Classes Available

Dental Assisting

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.

Evening Classes Available

Massage Therapy

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.

Evening Classes Available

Medical Assisting

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.

Evening Classes Available

Medical Coding Specialist

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.

Evening Classes Available

Medical Coding Specialist Hybrid

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.

Evening Classes Available

Phlebotomy

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

The 9-month HVAC/R Technician Program provides installation, repair, and maintenance training for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.

Evening Classes Available

Welding

The 7-month Welding Program provides students the hands-on training needed to become a proficient welder. Students will receive MTI welding certifications.
Evening Classes Available

Welding & Pipefitting

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
Evening Classes Available

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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280 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611

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

(309) 204-9299Schedule a Tour
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News & Events

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…

MTI & Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2022-2023

10/8/2024 by MTI

MTI & Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week…

MTI and Ozarks FOX are back again this season to recognize outstanding high school student athletes through the High School Athlete of the Week! Winners will be determined weekly by the…

MTI Score Standout Athletes 2022-2023

10/8/2024 by MTI

MTI & WQAD The Score Standout 2024-2025

MTI and WQAD News 8 Sports “The Score” are teaming up again this season to recognize high school student athletes! You can vote for the MTI Score Standout Athlete on WQAD.com…

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