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- 15 Best Apps for CDL Drivers
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- Female Truck Drivers: Why More Women Are Considering CDL Driving Jobs
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- How Hard is BNA Training?
- How Long Does it Take to Become a Dental Assistant?
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- How Long Does it Take to Become a Medical Assistant?
- How Long Does it Take to Become a Welder?
- How Long Does It Take to Get a CDL License?
- How Long is Cosmetology School?
- How Much Does Cosmetology School Cost?
- How Much Does HVAC School Cost?
- How Much Does Medical Assisting Training Cost?
- How Much Does Welding School Cost?
- How Much Training Does It Take to Become a Truck Driver?
- How to Achieve Work School Life Balance
- How to Become a Dental Assistant
- How to Become a Medical Assistant
- How to Become a Medical Assistant in Illinois
- How to Become a Medical Coder
- How to Become a Phlebotomist: The Skills You Need
- How to Become a Traveling Welder
- How to Become a Welder
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- Is Cosmetology School Worth It in 2018?
- Is HVAC a Good Career Path?
- Is Phlebotomy a Good Career Choice?
- Is Welding a Good Career Path?
- Online Learning Tips for First-Time Online Students
- Paid CDL Training versus Truck Driving School: What You Need to Know
- Pros and Cons of a Medical Assistant Career
- Pros and Cons of Being a Dental Assistant
- Quiz: Should I Become A Cosmetologist?
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- Should I Attend Cosmetology School?
- Should I Start a Career in Truck Driving?
- Six Examples of Allied Health Professions
- Skilled Trade Trends 2020
- Trade School Infographic: How to Get Hands-On Training at Midwest Technical Institute
- Trade School Scholarships and Tips: How to get Free Money to Study a Trade
- Trade School vs College: A Guide to Weighing Cost, Timelines and More
- Understanding Certifications for HVAC Technicians
- What Are the Basics of Cosmetology?
- What Are the Main Duties of a BNA?
- What Are the Pros and Cons of Being a Massage Therapist?
- What Are the Pros and Cons of Going to School for Cosmetology?
- What Do BNA Classes Consist Of?
- What Does a Dental Assistant Do?
- What Does a Medical Assistant Do?
- What Does a Welder Do?
- What Does an HVAC Technician Do?
- What Goes into the Cost of Getting a CDL License?
- What Hours Can a Cosmetologist Work?
- What is a Dental Assistant?
- What is a Medical Assistant?
- What is a Trade School?
- What is a Welder?
- What is an HVAC Technician?
- What is Massage Therapy?
- What is Medical Coding and is it for You?
- What Is The Difference Between Technical College And Community College?
- What is the Main Difference Between CDL-A and CDL-B?
- What is the New CDL Law?
- What is the Typical Career Path for Truck Drivers?
- What is Vocational School?
- What Should I Know Before Trying to Get My CDL License?
- What Should You Expect in a Cosmetology School?
- What Type of Career Can You Get with a Medical Coding Certificate?
- Who Is Considered An Essential Worker?
- Why Do People Go to Beauty School?
- Why Is Cosmetology Considered a Trade?
Community Events
- 2023 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners
- Coronavirus FAQ: Information for Current and Prospective Midwest Technical Institute Students
- Defensive Player of the Week Sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute
- Fundraising Night: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- Join MTI at Learn & Explore Night December 2022
- Learn & Explore at MTI’s Hands-On Career Training Event
- Midwest High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Welding Skills in Regional Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute
- Midwest Technical Institute East Peoria, IL Campus Student Resources
- Midwest Technical Institute Moline, IL Campus Student Resources
- Midwest Technical Institute Partnered with Dream Center Peoria to Give Deserving Teens the Prom Night of Their Dreams
- Midwest Technical Institute Partnered with Nonprofit to Give Deserving Teens the Prom Night of Their Dreams
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents Donation to Livingston Area Career Center Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents Donation to Nixa High School Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Professional Truck Driving Graduate Named Trucking’s Top Rookie Award Finalist
- Midwest Technical Institute Springfield, IL Campus Student Resources
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- MTI & 25 Sports Prep Rally Player of the Week 2022-2023
- MTI & Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2022-2023
- MTI and Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- MTI and WAND Athlete of the Week
- MTI and WAND Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- MTI and WEEK TV: Prep Rally Athlete of the Week
- MTI and WEEK TV: Prep Rally Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- MTI Defensive Player of the Week
- MTI High School Athlete of the Week with Ozarks FOX
- MTI is an Official Partner of the Peoria Chiefs 2021 Season
- MTI Score Standout Athletes 2022-2023
- MTI Score Standout of the Week
- MTI Score Standout with WQAD 2021-2022
- MTI Star Student Athlete with WQAD
- Ozark’s High School Athlete of the Week Sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute
- Presenting Sponsor of the Man Show
- Presenting/Platinum Sponsor of Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
- Punkin Chunkin 2018
- Score Standout of the Week Sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute
- Sponsor of the Peoria Chiefs 2018 Season
- Sponsor of the Quad Cities River Bandits 2018 Season
- Springfield, MO-Area High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Welding Skills in Regional Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute
- WAND’s Athlete of the Week Sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute
East Peoria IL Events
- Defensive Player of the Week Sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute
- Midwest High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Welding Skills in Regional Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute
- Midwest Technical Institute East Peoria, IL Campus Student Resources
- Midwest Technical Institute Partnered with Dream Center Peoria to Give Deserving Teens the Prom Night of Their Dreams
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents Donation to Livingston Area Career Center Welding Department
- MTI & 25 Sports Prep Rally Player of the Week 2022-2023
- MTI and WEEK TV: Prep Rally Athlete of the Week
- MTI and WEEK TV: Prep Rally Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- MTI Defensive Player of the Week
- MTI is an Official Partner of the Peoria Chiefs 2021 Season
- Punkin Chunkin 2018
- Sponsor of the Peoria Chiefs 2018 Season
Moline IL Events
- Midwest Technical Institute Moline, IL Campus Student Resources
- Midwest Technical Institute Partnered with Nonprofit to Give Deserving Teens the Prom Night of Their Dreams
- MTI Score Standout Athletes 2022-2023
- MTI Score Standout of the Week
- MTI Score Standout with WQAD 2021-2022
- MTI Star Student Athlete with WQAD
- Score Standout of the Week Sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute
- Sponsor of the Quad Cities River Bandits 2018 Season
News and Events
- 2018 MTI and DTC High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2019 MTI and DTC High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2019-2020 Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2021 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2022 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2023 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners
- 2023 MTI High School Welding Competition
- 2024 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners
- 2024 MTI High School Welding Competition
- 2025 MTI High School Welding Competition
- Caring for the Midwest Technical Institute & Delta Technical College Community During Coronavirus Outbreak
- Circuit Board Medics & Midwest Technical Institute Strive for Excellence in Training, Trucking, and Technology
- Continuing Education Scholarship for MTI Dental Assisting Program Graduates
- Coronavirus FAQ: Information for Current and Prospective Midwest Technical Institute Students
- Delay of FMCSA Entry-Level Training Standards Doesn’t Halt MTI and DTC From Commitment to Compliance
- East Peoria Shuttle Service
- Franklin Technology Center Receives Donation for Welding Department
- High School Seniors: Join MTI at Explore Your Career Night this November
- High School Students Awarded Scholarships in Allied Health Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute
- Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive
- Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive Success
- HVAC/R Technician Program Scholarship at MTI’s Springfield, MO Campus
- Join MTI at Learn & Explore Night December 2022
- Learn & Explore at MTI’s Hands-On Career Training Event
- Midwest High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Welding Skills in Regional Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute
- Midwest Technical Institute Announces New Truck Driving Program to Provide CDL Training in Illinois
- Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Program Registration Now Open
- Midwest Technical Institute High School Welding Competition Awards Scholarships to Missouri Seniors
- Midwest Technical Institute High School Welding Competition Awards Scholarships to Peoria Seniors
- Midwest Technical Institute High School Welding Competition Awards Scholarships to Quad Cities Seniors
- Midwest Technical Institute High School Welding Competition Awards Scholarships to Springfield Seniors
- Midwest Technical Institute is Here to Help Students Affected by Midstate College Closure
- Midwest Technical Institute is Here to Help Students Affected by Vatterott Closure
- Midwest Technical Institute is Now Enrolling for Blended Online Class and Hands-On Training Programs
- Midwest Technical Institute Is Now Open
- Midwest Technical Institute is Waiving the Registration Fee for a Limited Time Only
- Midwest Technical Institute Now Collecting Supplies to Deliver Aid for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts—Help us Fill the Trucks!
- Midwest Technical Institute Now Offering $2,500 CDL Scholarship for 2023
- Midwest Technical Institute Now Offering CDL Training in Illinois
- Midwest Technical Institute Now Offering Phlebotomy Training
- Midwest Technical Institute Partnered with Dream Center Peoria to Give Deserving Teens the Prom Night of Their Dreams
- Midwest Technical Institute Partnered with Nonprofit to Give Deserving Teens the Prom Night of Their Dreams
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents $1,000 Donation to Hammond Area Career Center Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents $1,000 Donation to Limestone Community High School Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents $1,000 Donation to Scott Regional Technology Center Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents Donation to Livingston Area Career Center Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents Donation to Nixa High School Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Professional Truck Driving Graduate Named Trucking’s Top Rookie Award Finalist
- Midwest Technical Institute Resumes Current Classes Online to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
- Midwest Technical Institute to Open New CDL Driving Range to Provide Truck Driver Training in Missouri
- MTI & 25 Sports Prep Rally Athlete of the Week 2024-2025
- MTI & 25 Sports Prep Rally Player of the Week 2022-2023
- MTI & NewsChannel 20 Student Spotlight 2023
- MTI & NewsChannel 20 Student Spotlight 2024
- MTI & NewsChannel 20 Student Spotlight 2024-2025
- MTI & Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2022-2023
- MTI & Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2023-2024
- MTI & Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2024-2025
- MTI & WQAD The Score Standout 2024-2025
- MTI and Black Hawk College Partner to Offer MTI Graduates Continued Education Opportunities
- MTI and Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- MTI and WAND Athlete of the Week
- MTI and WAND Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- MTI and WEEK TV: Prep Rally Athlete of the Week
- MTI and WEEK TV: Prep Rally Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- MTI and WQAD Score Standout Athletes 2023-2024
- MTI High School Athlete of the Week with Ozarks FOX
- MTI is an Official Partner of the Peoria Chiefs 2021 Season
- MTI is Now Offering Evening Nursing Assistant Classes
- MTI Journeyman Welder Student Receives $1,000 Veterans Assist Scholarship
- MTI Now Offering Alumni Scholarship
- MTI Resumes Current Classes Online
- MTI Score Standout Athletes 2022-2023
- MTI Score Standout with WQAD 2021-2022
- MTI Star Student Athlete with WQAD
- Now Offering Night Classes for the Dental Assisting Program
- Open House Event: Join MTI at Learn & Explore Night 2024
- Punkin Chunkin 2018
- Regional High School Welding Competition (Illinois)
- Regional High School Welding Competition (Missouri)
- Schneider Employer Paid Training
- Springfield, MO-Area High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Welding Skills in Regional Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute
- Sycamore High School Receives Donation for Welding Department
- The Devon Mikuleza Memorial Scholarship for Skilled Trades
Press Releases
- 2018 MTI and DTC High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2019 MTI and DTC High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2019-2020 Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2021 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2022 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners Announced
- 2023 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners
- Caring for the Midwest Technical Institute & Delta Technical College Community During Coronavirus Outbreak
- Delay of FMCSA Entry-Level Training Standards Doesn’t Halt MTI and DTC From Commitment to Compliance
- Franklin Technology Center Receives Donation for Welding Department
- Midwest High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Welding Skills in Regional Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute
- Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Program Registration Now Open
- Midwest Technical Institute is Here to Help Students Affected by Midstate College Closure
- Midwest Technical Institute is Here to Help Students Affected by Vatterott Closure
- Midwest Technical Institute is Now Enrolling for Blended Online Class and Hands-On Training Programs
- Midwest Technical Institute Is Now Open
- Midwest Technical Institute Now Collecting Supplies to Deliver Aid for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts—Help us Fill the Trucks!
- Midwest Technical Institute Now Offering CDL Training in Illinois
- Midwest Technical Institute Now Offering Phlebotomy Training
- Midwest Technical Institute Partnered with Dream Center Peoria to Give Deserving Teens the Prom Night of Their Dreams
- Midwest Technical Institute Partnered with Nonprofit to Give Deserving Teens the Prom Night of Their Dreams
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents Donation to Livingston Area Career Center Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents Donation to Nixa High School Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Professional Truck Driving Graduate Named Trucking’s Top Rookie Award Finalist
- Midwest Technical Institute Resumes Current Classes Online to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
- MTI and Black Hawk College Partner to Offer MTI Graduates Continued Education Opportunities
- MTI is an Official Partner of the Peoria Chiefs 2021 Season
- MTI Journeyman Welder Student Receives $1,000 Veterans Assist Scholarship
- MTI Resumes Current Classes Online
- Regional High School Welding Competition (Illinois)
- Regional High School Welding Competition (Missouri)
- Springfield, MO-Area High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Welding Skills in Regional Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute
- Sycamore High School Receives Donation for Welding Department
Resources
- 15 Best Apps for CDL Drivers
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Changes: What Trade School Students and Parents Need to Know
- 4 Reasons to Consider Truck Driving in 2018
- 5 Trades In Demand
- A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant
- All About Phlebotomy: Requirements to Become a Phlebotomist
- Alternatives to 4-Year College: A Trade School Education
- CNA vs. Medical Assistant – Key Differences Explained
- Day in the Life of an MTI Student
- Dental Assistant vs. Dental Hygienist
- Dental Assisting Program Costs
- Dental Assisting Specialties
- Female Truck Drivers: Why More Women Are Considering CDL Driving Jobs
- Financial Aid and Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students
- Financial Planning for Trade School: A Parent’s Guide
- High School Diploma vs GED: What’s the Difference?
- Highest Paying Trade Jobs: Fastest Growing and Salary Breakdowns
- How Can I Get My CDL In Illinois?
- How Can I Get My CDL in Missouri?
- How Can My Military Skills Translate to a Civilian Career?
- How Hard is BNA Training?
- How Long Does it Take to Become a Dental Assistant?
- How Long Does It Take to Become a Massage Therapist?
- How Long Does it Take to Become a Medical Assistant?
- How Long Does it Take to Become a Welder?
- How Long Does It Take to Get a CDL License?
- How Long is Cosmetology School?
- How Much Does Cosmetology School Cost?
- How Much Does HVAC School Cost?
- How Much Does Medical Assisting Training Cost?
- How Much Does Welding School Cost?
- How Much Training Does It Take to Become a Truck Driver?
- How to Achieve Work School Life Balance
- How to Become a Dental Assistant
- How to Become a Medical Assistant
- How to Become a Medical Assistant in Illinois
- How to Become a Medical Coder
- How to Become a Phlebotomist: The Skills You Need
- How to Become a Traveling Welder
- How to Become a Welder
- How to Become an HVAC Technician
- How to Help Your High Schooler Choose the Right Career: Skilled Trade Jobs
- Imagine America Radio Episode 1: Midwest Technical Institute Co-Founders Share Story
- Imagine America Radio Episode 2: COVID-19 Reopening and Safety Strategy
- Is Cosmetology School Worth It in 2018?
- Is HVAC a Good Career Path?
- Is Phlebotomy a Good Career Choice?
- Is Welding a Good Career Path?
- Learning Style Quiz
- Online Learning Tips for First-Time Online Students
- Paid CDL Training versus Truck Driving School: What You Need to Know
- Phlebotomy Career Training: Preparing for Your National Exam
- Pros and Cons of a Medical Assistant Career
- Pros and Cons of Being a Dental Assistant
- Quiz: Should I Become A Cosmetologist?
- Services and Resources for MTI Graduates
- Should I Attend Cosmetology School?
- Should I Start a Career in Truck Driving?
- Six Examples of Allied Health Professions
- Skilled Trade Trends 2020
- Tips for Career Change: Why Consider a Skilled Trade?
- Trade School Infographic: How to Get Hands-On Training at Midwest Technical Institute
- Trade School Scholarships and Tips: How to get Free Money to Study a Trade
- Trade School vs College: A Guide to Weighing Cost, Timelines and More
- Understanding Certifications for HVAC Technicians
- What Are the Basics of Cosmetology?
- What Are the Main Duties of a BNA?
- What Are the Pros and Cons of Being a Massage Therapist?
- What Are the Pros and Cons of Going to School for Cosmetology?
- What Do BNA Classes Consist Of?
- What Does a Dental Assistant Do?
- What Does a Medical Assistant Do?
- What Does a Welder Do?
- What Does an HVAC Technician Do?
- What Goes into the Cost of Getting a CDL License?
- What Hours Can a Cosmetologist Work?
- What is a Dental Assistant?
- What is a Medical Assistant?
- What is a Trade School?
- What is a Welder?
- What is an HVAC Technician?
- What is Massage Therapy?
- What is Medical Coding and is it for You?
- What Is The Difference Between Technical College And Community College?
- What is the Main Difference Between CDL-A and CDL-B?
- What is the New CDL Law?
- What is the Typical Career Path for Truck Drivers?
- What is Vocational School?
- What Should I Know Before Trying to Get My CDL License?
- What Should You Expect in a Cosmetology School?
- What Type of Career Can You Get with a Medical Coding Certificate?
- Who Is Considered An Essential Worker?
- Why Do People Go to Beauty School?
- Why Is Cosmetology Considered a Trade?
- Your Guide to Finding Career Training Programs
Springfield IL Events
- Fundraising Night: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- Midwest Technical Institute Springfield, IL Campus Student Resources
- MTI and WAND Athlete of the Week
- MTI and WAND Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- Presenting/Platinum Sponsor of Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
- WAND’s Athlete of the Week Sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield MO Events
- Midwest Technical Institute Presents Donation to Nixa High School Welding Department
- Midwest Technical Institute Professional Truck Driving Graduate Named Trucking’s Top Rookie Award Finalist
- Midwest Technical Institute Springfield, MO Campus Student Resources
- MTI & Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2022-2023
- MTI and Ozarks FOX High School Athlete of the Week 2021-2022
- MTI High School Athlete of the Week with Ozarks FOX
- Ozark’s High School Athlete of the Week Sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute
- Presenting Sponsor of the Man Show
- Springfield, MO-Area High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Welding Skills in Regional Competition hosted by Midwest Technical Institute