Upcoming Start Date:
July 13th, 2026
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
Programs & Courses
Allied Health Programs & Courses
Mechanical & Skilled Trades Programs & Courses
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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Financial Assistance
MTI’s Financial Aid Team provides personalized support to students applying for federal financial aid and help with understanding all the funding options, including scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities
MTI is here to help you attain the funding you need to take the next step in your education. MTI’s Financial Aid Team can help match you with scholarship opportunities you may qualify for.
Contact & Directions
East Peoria, IL – Branch Campus
Campus President – Cole Huff
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Media@midwesttech.edu
- Bloomington: 34 miles
- Galesburg: 53 miles
- Knoxville: 47 miles
- Lincoln: 41 miles
- Morton: 7 miles
- Pekin: 12 miles
- Washington: 15 miles
MTI EAST PEORIA, IL CAMPUS HISTORY
In March 2009, MTI opened its doors to the East Peoria, IL campus. The campus initially offered eight programs: Welding, HVAC/R Technician, Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Coding Specialist, Nursing Assistant and Massage Therapy.
Since its inception, the campus has added two additional trade school programs: Electrician and Phlebotomy.
The 50,000 square foot facility includes a 3,000 square foot welding shop, set up for stick, MIG and TIG welding. The HVAC/R lab contains a sheet metal fabrication area, climate control area and a prefabricated home to assist with giving hands-on experience in HVAC/R system installation, repair, and maintenance. The healthcare programs (Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting and Basic Nursing Assistant) have spacious on-site labs to give our students an opportunity to receive real hands-on training in environments that simulate real workplaces.
News & Events
Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 MTI High School Scholarship! This year, MTI awarded $305,000 total in scholarships to 92 high school seniors…
Welding Competition - Springfield, IL Friday, April 17th, 2026 Springfield, IL Campus - Welding Competition Highlights 68 total participants 24 high schools represented: Capital Area Career Center, Monticello High School, Lincoln…
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…
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