Midwest Technical Institute

Are you looking for a career that can offer exciting options for travel, hands-on construction, and diverse work environments? Midwest Technical Institute's (MTI) School of Welding provides hands-on welding training for aspiring welders like you. MTI’s Welding Program will teach you the essential skills to start a career in this dynamic skilled trade industry. If you're ready to build structures with your hands and embrace a variety of work settings, MTI is your starting point to a fulfilling career in welding.

MTI’s Welding Program trains you 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 you skills in:

• Pipe Welding
• Manufacturing
• Cranes/Rigging
• Pipefitting
• Field & Shop Safety
• Properties & Cutting Techniques of Metal
• Welding Metallurgy / Vocabulary
• Basic Blueprint Readings
• MTI Welding Certification Tests
• And more!

At MTI, you can complete your welding training in just 7 months! Daytime and evening classes available.*

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Ready to start a new career where you can help keep homes and businesses warm in the winter and cool in the summer? Consider HVAC/R technician training – it might be the perfect fit for you! HVAC/R technicians take on the crucial task of repairing, maintaining, and installing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. Acquire the skills you need to start a career in the HVAC industry.

The HVAC/R Technician Program at MTI provides hands-on training to help you gain the knowledge and the skills necessary to perform the duties of an entry-level HVAC tech in the field, including:

• Basic Electricity
• Air Conditioning
• Heat Pumps & Electric Heat
• Gas Heat
• Indoor Air Quality
• Employment & Certification Readiness
• And more!

At MTI, you can complete your HVAC/R training in just 9 months! Daytime and evening classes available.*

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In the dynamic world of welding, welders collaborate with pipefitters, but each profession demands a unique skill set. The Welding & Pipefitting Program at MTI’s School of Welding prepares you for the diverse array of job environments, duties, and roles in these fields. This program equips you with fundamental skills crucial to both welding and pipefitting work, opening doors to a wide range of opportunities. At MTI, the Welding & Pipefitting Program can be completed in less than a year, helping you launch a new career in a shorter timeframe compared to the traditional 2-year or 4-year college route.

MTI’s Welding & Pipefitting Program trains you 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)

You’ll also get an additional 10 weeks of pipefitting-focused training to teach you both basic and advanced pipefitting processes. In addition to learning various welding and pipefitting techniques, you’ll earn MTI welding certifications that help employers validate your skills and potentially increase your employability.

At MTI, you can complete your welding and pipefitting training in just 10 months! Daytime and evening classes available.*

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Dental assistants play an important role in managing patient care and supporting dentists. The School of Dental Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) provides you with the skills and experience you need to start a career as a dental assistant!

All of MTI’s dental assistant classes are taught by instructors with experience in the field. Through a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction, you’ll be trained in both clinical & administrative dental assistant duties, including:

• Infection Control
• Restorative Dentistry & Dental Charting
• Prosthodontics & Dental Office Lab
• Dental Radiology & Office Administration
• Dental Specialties & Preventative Dentistry
• Dental Assistant Certification Exam Preparation

And more!

At MTI, you can complete your dental assistant training in just 9 months!

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Medical assistants are pivotal in helping to oversee day-to-day patient care. With advancements in procedures, treatments, and medications, the demand for this profession is on the rise. The School of Medical Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) equips you with the essential skills to start a career in the healthcare field where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of others.

All of MTI’s medical assisting instructors bring real-world experience to your classroom and hands-on lab training. The Medical Assisting Program includes both clinical & administrative duties, including:

• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Coding
• Medical Insurance
• Clinical Office Management
• Phlebotomy
• Externship where you will gain real working experience in a medical facility
• And more!

You will also be scheduled to sit for a medical assistant certification exam, such as the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) National Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification Exam.

At MTI, you can complete your medical assistant training in just 9 months! Daytime and evening classes available.*

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Are you looking for a career that can offer competitive pay, independence, and the freedom to explore the country? A career in truck driving might be a perfect fit! MTI’s Professional Truck Driving Program is designed to prepare you for a career on the open road, providing hands-on, behind-the-wheel driving experience essential for you to start a successful career journey in the trucking industry. Take the wheel and navigate your way to a fulfilling career with MTI's Professional Truck Driving Program!

The Professional Truck Driving Program includes hands-on training in the following:

• Basic Operations, Safe Operating Procedures & Advanced Operating Practices
• Vehicle Systems & Reporting Malfunctions
• Non-Driving Activities
• Hazardous Material
• Vehicle Inspection (Pre-Trip/Enroute/Post-Trip)
• And more!

At MTI, you can complete your truck driver training in just 20 weeks! Daytime & evening classes available.*

Satellite Location (Missouri CDL range)
1551 S. Empire Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
Satellite Location (Illinois CDL Range)
4600 Rodger Street Springfield, IL 62703

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Ready to earn your CDL license in Illinois or Missouri? Get into the driver's seat with MTI's hands-on CDL training classes You’ll learn the skills needed to start a career path in the truck driving industry. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with earning your Illinois CDL or Missouri CDL at Midwest Technical Institute (MTI).

The CDL Training Course prepares you for an entry-level truck driver career through a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction. You’ll learn your state’s CDL manuals and get behind-the-wheel training on the range and on the open road. All of MTI’s instructors are experienced trucking professionals who will teach you how to correctly and safely perform the skills required to earn your Illinois CDL or Missouri CDL, including:

• Control systems
• Vehicle inspection
• Range maneuvers
• Rural highways, interstate & city driving
• And more!

At MTI, you can complete your CDL training in less than 30 days! Daytime and evening classes available.*

Satellite Location (Missouri CDL range)
1551 S. Empire Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
Satellite Location (Illinois CDL Range)
4600 Rodger Street Springfield, IL 62703

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