What Midwest Technical Institute does

Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is a private, multi-campus vocational and technical college founded in 1995 in Lincoln, Illinois by two welders and currently headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. MTI operates four physical campuses — Springfield, IL (main, est. 2007), East Peoria, IL (est. 2009), Moline, IL (est. 2011), and Springfield, MO (est. 2012) — and a fifth delivery channel, MTI Online, which extends a fully online medical billing and coding program into nine U.S. states. A wholly-owned sister school, Delta Technical College, operates in Mississippi under the same parent entity (Midwest Technical Institute, Inc.).

MTI delivers 13 distinct hands-on training programs across four verticals: allied health (Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Phlebotomy, Basic Nursing Assistant, Massage Therapy), mechanical trades (Welding, Welding & Pipefitting, HVAC/R Technician, Electrician), truck driving (CDL Training Course, Professional Truck Driving Program), and cosmetology. Program durations range from 5 weeks (Phlebotomy) to 16 months (Cosmetology), with most completing in under one year. The core technology consists of physical lab environments — welding shops, HVAC/R facilities with sheet-metal fabrication areas, dental and medical labs, CDL truck-driving ranges, and a cosmetology salon — that simulate real workplace settings. Programs are designed to prepare students for industry certifications administered by external bodies (DANB, AAMA, NCCT, FSMTB, HVAC Excellence, FMCSA ELDT).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition and program fees on a per-program, pay-as-you-go basis; 92% of MTI students received some form of financial aid in 2023, and 78% received grants or scholarships (per IPEDS data). MTI is nationally accredited by the ACCSC, holds CAAHEP accreditation for Medical Assisting, and is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to disburse federal Title IV aid including Pell Grants. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: dedicated High School Representatives at each campus conduct high school outreach, the company runs an annual High School Welding Competition and a scholarship program that awarded $305,000 to 92 students in 2026, and admissions is driven by campus tours, one-on-one interviews, and financial-aid consultations. MTI's customer base comprises individual tuition-payers (primarily recent high school graduates and adult career changers), with select employer partnerships (Springfield Clinic medical-assistant tuition reimbursement; transportation-industry employer channels for CDL graduates) supplementing the funnel. Founder & CEO Brian Huff leads the company; no external parent, private equity backing, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Midwest Technical Institute

Legal name

Midwest Technical Institute, Inc.

Website

https://midwesttech.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Midwest Technical Institute is a private vocational trade school operating four campuses across Illinois and Missouri, offering 13 hands-on training programs in allied health, mechanical trades, truck driving, and cosmetology, funded primarily through tuition and federal financial aid.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Skilled trades education
• Allied health training
• Technical college programs
• Career-focused diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: MTI generates revenue primarily through tuition charged for its vocational training programs. Programs range from 5 weeks to 16 months in duration. Financial aid including federal student loans, Pell Grants, and scholarships is available to qualifying students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is a private vocational and technical college that delivers accelerated, career-focused diploma programs across allied health (dental assisting, medical assisting, medical coding, phlebotomy, nursing assistant, massage therapy), mechanical trades (welding, HVAC/R, electrician), truck driving (CDL training), and cosmetology. Programs range from 5 weeks to 16 months, are taught through hands-on lab environments that simulate real workplace settings, and prepare students for industry certifications and entry-level employment. MTI operates four physical campuses in Illinois and Missouri plus an online division (MTI Online) for medical billing and coding.

Product overview

Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is a vocational and technical college offering career-focused training programs across four campuses in Illinois and Missouri. The institution operates as a multi-program trade school with a unified portfolio of 13 distinct programs organized into four categories: Allied Health (Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, Massage Therapy), Mechanical Trades (Welding, Welding & Pipefitting, HVAC/R, Electrician), Truck Driving (CDL Training, Professional Truck Driving), and Cosmetology. MTI also operates MTI Online as a separate sub-brand offering fully online medical billing and coding training. Programs range from 5 weeks (Phlebotomy) to 16 months (Cosmetology), with most completing in under a year. The institution offers the High School Scholarship Program as a financial assistance module. All programs are nationally accredited by ACCSC, with some programs holding additional specialized accreditation (CAAHEP for Medical Assisting, HVAC Excellence for HVAC/R at Springfield campus).

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Brands

• MTI Online: Online medical billing and coding program powered by Midwest Technical Institute, offering 100% online training.

Products and services

• Dental Assisting Program Accelerated 9-month dental assisting diploma program with 765 clock hours including 225 externship hours, training students in clinical and administrative dental duties for careers in dental facilities. Prepares students for DANB certification exams including RHS and ICE.
• Medical Assisting Program 9-month accelerated medical assisting diploma program with 765 clock hours including 225 externship hours, offering daytime and evening classes to prepare students for administrative and clinical roles in healthcare facilities. CAAHEP-accredited; prepares students for AAMA CMA certification exam.
• Medical Coding Training Program 9-month medical billing and coding diploma program available on-campus and online (100% in-person externship), training students to analyze medical records and assign diagnostic codes for healthcare settings.
• Phlebotomy Course 5-week accelerated phlebotomy training course with 100 clock hours, preparing students for NCCT Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam. Total cost $2,600 including books and supplies.
• Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) Program 7-week nursing assistant training program with 136 clock hours, preparing students to take the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification exam in Illinois. Total cost $2,450.
• Massage Therapy Program 6-month massage therapy diploma program with 600 clock hours, offering training in therapeutic massage techniques and preparation for the MBLEx certification exam administered by FSMTB.
• HVAC/R Technician Program 9-month HVAC/R technician diploma program with 735 clock hours, training students in installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Accredited by HVAC Excellence at the Springfield, IL campus.
• Welding Training Programs Two accelerated welding diploma programs: 7-month Welding Program (720 clock hours) and 10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program (960 clock hours), teaching SMAW, GTAW/TIG, GMAW/MIG, and FCAW welding techniques.
• Electrician Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% job placement rate for Dental Assisting (East Peoria, IL Campus)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Springfield CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpringfield Clinic partners with MTI to offer a Medical Assistant Tuition Reimbursement Program, providing financial support for students pursuing medical assisting careers at Springfield Clinic facilities.
• Transportation Industry EmployerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMTI has built partnerships with several employers across the transportation industry to help CDL graduates find job opportunities before graduation. MTI is not contractually obligated to any specific trucking company, allowing graduates flexibility in employer selection.
• American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)minorOthersDental assisting students are provided a 1-year membership to ADAA, which provides access to educational webinars, peer and professional networking, and professional development resources.
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)coreOthersMTI's Dental Assisting Program prepares students for DANB certification exams including RHS (Radiology Health & Safety) and ICE (Infection Control Exam) required for dental assistant certification.
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)coreOthersMTI's Medical Assisting Program prepares students to sit for the AAMA's National Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification Exam.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)coreOthersMTI is recognized by the FMCSA as an approved ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) provider for CDL training programs.
• Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA)minorOthersMTI is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, a trade organization representing commercial driver training schools.
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)coreOthersMTI's Phlebotomy Course prepares students to take the NCCT certification exam necessary to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
• Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)coreOthersMTI's Massage Therapy Program includes MBLEx Review preparation, preparing students for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination administered by the FSMTB.
• HVAC ExcellenceminorOthersThe HVAC/R Technician Program at the Springfield, IL campus is accredited by HVAC Excellence, an organization focused on HVACR technician competency standards.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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