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A job is just a place you go to work鈥攁 career is a path that moves you forward. It鈥檚 time to TRADE UP! Trade your job for a career with hands-on training at 糖心Vlog. At MTI, you don鈥檛 just get an education鈥攜ou learn a valuable set of skills you can build on for a lifetime.
糖心Vlog (MTI) has provided hands-on skilled trades training across the Midwest for more than 25 years. 糖心Vlog mission is to provide you with the skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in your chosen career field.
*MTI cannot and does not guarantee a student will obtain employment.
What Makes MTI Different?
Hands-On Focused
Get hands-on training in labs that simulate real working environments
Accelerated Training
Most programs & courses can be completed in less than a year
Experienced Instructors
All MTI instructors have real-world experience in the field
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Flexible Class Schedules
Choose class times that work for your busy schedule
Employment Preparation
Earn the qualifications & certifications you need
Career Placement
All qualified graduates receive career placement assistance
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How Can MTI Change Your Life?
Resources to Help You Grow & Succeed
Financial Aid & Scholarships*
FREE Tutoring & Employment Prep
Career Placement Services*
Community Events To Help Give Back
Childcare & Housing Location Assistance
Campus Events To Make New Connections
*Financial aid, scholarships, and career placement services available to those who qualify.
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MTI's Programs & Courses
MTI offers a variety of programs in the skilled trades, including allied health, mechanical trades, truck driving, and cosmetology. We鈥檒l help you find the right program for your career goals.
Allied Health
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Allied Health
糖心Vlog allied health training programs and courses provide the skills you need to start a career in the healthcare field in a wide range of positions, including dental assistant, medical assistant, basic nursing assistant, massage therapist, and medical coder.
Mechanical Trades
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Mechanical Trades
Get the hands-on training you need to start a career in the mechanical trades as a welder, pipefitter, or HVAC/R technician in less than a year. 糖心Vlog hands-on skilled trades training is geared to meet the demands of today鈥檚 employers.
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Truck Driving
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Truck Driving
Prepare for a career as a truck driver with behind-the-wheel training at MTI! The CDL Training Course prepares you to obtain a CDL in less than 30 days. MTI also provides over-the-road experience through the Professional Truck Driving Program.
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology
The School of Cosmetology at MTI provides hands-on training in hair, nails, and skin. Get the cosmetology training you need to start your career as a hairstylist, manicurist, makeup artist, or related profession in the beauty industry!
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Find a Campus Near You
MTI has four trade school campus locations across Illinois and Missouri. Visit the MTI campus near you!
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糖心Vlog Now Offering $2,500 CDL Scholarship for 2023
糖心Vlog is proud to announce we are now offering a聽$2,500 CDL Scholarship聽at our Springfield, IL and Springfield, MO, campus locations during the months of November and December 2023.
To apply for the CDL Scholarship,聽fill out a request information form聽or call 800-814-5124.
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Nearly $300,000 in trade school scholarship funds were awarded to 84 high school seniors across Illinois and Missouri. JUNE 10, 2024: 糖心Vlog (MTI) is pleased to announce the…
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At MTI, we recognize the importance and the challenge of prioritizing your career goals among work, family, and other life responsibilities. To help provide more flexibility, MTI is now offering…
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Illinois Regional Competition Competition Highlights 55聽total participants 28 high schools represented: Midwest Central High School, Rock Falls High School, Flanagan- Cornell High School, Annawan Community High School, Pittsfield High School,…