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Midwest Technical Institute
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Are you ready for a change? Learn new skills and begin the path toward a career that can offer life changing new opportunities.
At Midwest Technical Institute (MTI), most classes start every 5 weeks, which means we’re here for you when you’re ready to get hands-on training to take off towards your new career!
MTI’s programs in allied health, mechanical trades, truck driving, and other skilled trades can offer stability and the opportunity to move forward in a new direction. All MTI programs are taught by instructors with real-world experience, to prepare you for the road ahead.
Take the time today to invest in your future. Get started online now. Change is coming—it’s time to get ready for a future of new possibility.
Midwest Technical Institute is a year-round school providing vocational training in mechanical trades and allied health career fields where job growth is expected.
MTI was founded in 1995 in Lincoln, Illinois. Since opening its doors, MTI has achieved many milestones, including receiving national accreditation for its course offerings, and expanding our programs and courses beyond the original welding program.
MTI has always taken great pride in touching the lives of students by giving them the hands-on workforce training they need to be successful.
Our mission is to offer workforce training that will provide graduates with the skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in their chosen field.
At MTI, we understand the importance of completing training programs and courses in a timely manner. We offer a variety of accelerated programs in the allied health and mechanical trades fields, where you’ll have the opportunity to complete most programs and courses in less than one year.
Flexibility
Your life is busy and your time is valuable. We understand that. Most programs and courses at MTI offer a variety of class times (including daytime and evenings), so you can learn when it is convenient for you.
Professionalism with a "Family" Feel
The staff at MTI is full of bright and caring professionals, with a wealth of knowledge and experience in their fields. Our friendly and helpful Admissions and Financial Aid Teams are here to guide you through the entire process, from signing up for classes to helping you find the financing options that work best for you.
Available Programs
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MTI’s Welding Program trains students in the following welding processes:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Welding (GTAW/TIG)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
- Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
The welding instructors at MTI bring real-world experience to the weld shop, using hands-on instruction and one-on-one interaction to provide students skills in:
- Pipe Welding | Manufacturing | Cranes/Rigging | Pipefitting
Welding classes at MTI also include:
- Field & Shop Safety
- Properties & Cutting Techniques of Metal
- Welding Metallurgy / Vocabulary
- Basic Blueprint Readings
- MTI Welding Certification Tests
Accreditation
MTI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
Disclosure
Midwest Technical Institute offers a variety of financing options to qualifying students. Financial aid may be available to those that qualify. Financial Aid Representatives are available at each of our campuses to assist you. Please contact your nearest MTI campus today to learn more.
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MTI’s Welding & Pipefitting Program trains students in the following welding processes:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Welding (GTAW/TIG)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
- Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
The welding instructors at MTI bring real-world experience to the weld shop, using hands-on instruction and one-on-one interaction to provide students skills in:
- Basic Fitting Principles | Basic Pipe Fitting | Advanced Pipe Fitting
Pipefitting classes at MTI also include:
- Properties of Metal
- Cutting Techniques of Metal
- Production Welding Techniques
- Safety Training/ Cranes / Rigging
- Metallurgy / Vocabulary
- Basic Math
MTI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
MTI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
MTI is approved by the United States Department of Education to participate in the Federal Financial Aid Program.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at https://midwesttech.edu/home/gainful-employment/.
East Peoria, IL
280 High Point Ln
East Peoria,
Moline, IL
3620 Avenue of the Cities
Moline,
Springfield, IL
2731 Farmers Market Road
Springfield,
Springfield, MO
3600 South Glenstone Avenue
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