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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?

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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

Experienced Instructors

All MTI instructors have real-world experience in the field

Evening Classes

Flexible Class Schedules

Choose class times that work for your busy schedule

Employment Preparation

Employment Preparation

Earn the qualifications & certifications you need

Career Placement

Career Placement

All qualified graduates receive career placement assistance

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How Can MTI Change Your Life?

鈥淢TI gave me the certification to get the job, to actually help others during the day and still get off at a decent time to go out and enjoy my life.鈥

Damon

HVAC/R-MAR Graduate

鈥淚 chose MTI over any other trade school because I actually did my research on different schools鈥hey just don't want you to go there, they want you to succeed.鈥

Drew

Journeyman Welder Graduate

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Financial Aid & Scholarships*

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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

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

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.

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.

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!

Programs & Courses

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MTI has four trade school campus locations across Illinois and Missouri. Visit the MTI campus near you!

MTI's 2025 High School Scholarship

MTI High School Scholarship Application for 2025 is Now Open!

The 糖心Vlog (MTI) High School Scholarship Program for high school seniors graduating in 2025 is now accepting applications.

The High School Scholarship focuses on the applicant鈥檚 interest and passion for learning a skill, such as welding, HVAC/R, medical assisting, dental assisting, truck driving, or cosmetology. This year, the program awarded 84 scholarships totaling $287,000 across 糖心Vlog four campus locations in Illinois and Missouri.

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MTI is Nationally Accredited

ACCSC 糖心Vlog (MTI) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC).
糖心Vlog (MTI) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC).
U.S. Department of Education 糖心Vlog (MTI) is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.
糖心Vlog (MTI) is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.