ABOUT MTI

School History

Midwest Technical Institute is a year round vocational school providing course offerings in career fields that are known to be relevant to today’s workforce and where we expect to see growth. The same high standards utilized in our programs from the beginning will continue to be used to ensure that students who are serious about learning a trade will have a legitimate chance to reach their goal.

Midwest Technical Institute was founded in 1995. In December of 1996 an additional building was added to accommodate new equipment and to increase welding stations. MTI received accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) in May, 1999. In April of 2000, MTI relocated its main offices to a larger facility
to accommodate future growth. Beginning as a trade school primarily offering welding processes associated with Commercial Pipe Welding, the initial program was lengthened due to a demand for Production Manufacturer Welders.

In July of 2000, MTI saw the need for another expansion to its main campus and began offering a course in HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration). In May of 2001 the HVACR facility was expanded another 2000 square feet, adding another classroom, a climate control area, a service call room, and a sheet metal shop. MTI expanded once again to a 50,000 square foot building in Springfield, IL in order to accommodate the growing needs of our school.

MTI began our first Allied Health Program, Medical Assisting January, 2003. The Allied Health Programs continue to grow. MTI offers Massage Therapy which began August 2004; Dental Assisting which began April 2005; Medical Coding Specialist program which began March 2006; Basic Nursing Assistant program which began May, 2007 and Pharmacy Technician program which began August 2007. Students graduating from Midwest Technical Institute will now have a broader scope of opportunities in growing fields of employment.

Midwest Technical Institute East Peoria Campus began as a branch of MTI Springfield, IL in March of 2009. MTI East Peoria offers eight vocational programs with opportunities in growing fields of employment. The challenges and opportunities that exist for the students at East Peoria are limitless and exciting as the branch grows and thrives.

School Philosophy

Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) has a clear mission statement that addresses student opportunities for learning and personal growth. MTI strives to be a leader in promoting student learning and achievement in a variety of careers and trades. MTI is dedicated to providing the highest quality of training that allows individuals to acquire entrylevel positions in their chosen field. MTI challenges and inspires students to learn and succeed in a diverse world. MTI faculty are committed to academic excellence, motivating students to be life long learners.