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 of the 2025 MTI High…
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What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the manipulation of body tissues [1], like muscles, tendons, and ligaments, using the hands, fingers, elbows, forearms, and feet. Massage therapists can use oils, lotions, and hot stones throughout their massage procedures. Massage…
What is Medical Coding and is it for You?
Are you looking to start a medical coding career? Do you have questions about the medical coding industry? Is this medical coding the path right for you? Medical coding is an allied health profession that…
What Hours Can a Cosmetologist Work?
Cosmetologists' hours can be very flexible. While some may work full time, others may be able to follow a less restraining schedule than the regular 9-to-5. Many cosmetology professionals have the opportunity to create their…
What is the Typical Career Path for Truck Drivers?
Are you thinking about what a career path for a truck driver might look like? The trucking industry provides drivers with a wide variety of options, which include trucks, employers, and routes. Typically, new drivers…
What Are the Basics of Cosmetology?
Cosmetology is the professional trade of beautifying skin, hair, and nails, a creative options for those seeking secondary education. In order to work in the industry, cosmetologists must first be trained and licensed. Hair Care…
Punkin Chunkin 2018
In the spirit of Halloween, the welding team at Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is doing some good 'ol punkin chunkin. Watch as Mike Casper (VP/Executive Director of Welding), Paul Schaefer (Campus President East Peoria) and…