The Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) can help you on your way to a new career. A diverse course listing includes vocational training in medical assisting, HVAC, commercial pipe welding and many other growing fields. MTI has been expanding its offerings since 2000, according to its website, and continues to grow. Two central Illinois locations are conveniently located in East Peoria or Springfield.
MTI Springfield
2731 Farmer's Market Road
Springfield, IL 62707
800-504-8882
midwesttech.edu
MTI East Peoria
280 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
800-504-8882
midwesttech.edu
Community involvement and culture are important at Parkland College, according to the school's website. There are more than 100 vocational, degree or transfer programs to choose from, and the school offers learning options such as online, campus and hybrid classes. Programs include auto collision repair, electrical wiring and plumbing, among many other career options.
Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
217-351-2200
your.parkland.edu
Heartland Community College's (HCC) main quad is in Normal, Illinois. Courses range from radiography to computer graphics. HCC is home to a very successful athletics program, according to its website. The school also has campuses in Lincoln and Pontiac.
Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
309-268-8000
heartland.edu
ICC is a very large community college set on two campuses in the Peoria area. The East Peoria campus consists of five major buildings on 400 acres. The Peoria campus features two major buildings in bustling downtown Peoria. Many programs are offered here in a vast range of subjects. Web design, surgical technology and crime scene technology are all available at this college.
Illinois Central College
1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635-0001
309-694-5422
icc.edu
With a student population of more than 7,000 and a sprawling 308-acre campus, Lake Land College provides plenty of options. An extensive course list offers everything from aviation mechanics to computer technician programs. Technical programs range from one-year certificates to a degree program lasting two years.
Lake Land College
5001 Lake Land Boulevard
Mattoon, IL 61938
lakeland.cc.il.us
This public two-year college serves approximately 5,000 students per year on its historic 75-acre campus. DACC offers a wide variety of programs in technical fields, with certificate and two-year degree opportunities available. The school offers a variety of cultural activities and an active athletics program as well.
Danville Area Community College
Martin Luther King Memorial Way
2000 East Main Street
Danville, IL 61832-5199
217-443-3222
dacc.edu