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High School Seniors: Join MTI at Explore Your Career Night this November

Are you a high school senior exploring your options after graduation? Curious about a career in the skilled trades鈥攍ike welding, HVAC/R, medical assisting, dental assisting, CDL or cosmetology?

Join 草榴社区 (MTI) for听Explore Your Career Night: a FREE opportunity to experience what it鈥檚 like to be a student at MTI!

At Explore Your Career Night, you will听learn more about MTI听(who we are, what we do, and why we do it) and听exploreMTI鈥檚 programs听through a hands-on exercise led by MTI鈥檚 experienced instructors. You鈥檒l also hear from MTI鈥檚 High School Admissions and Financial Aid Teams, who will share more information about the enrollment process, scholarship opportunities, and more!

Explore Your Career Night is open to high school seniors and their parents or guardians.

You can explore any program you鈥檙e interested in, including:

  • Welding
  • Welding & Pipefitting
  • HVAC/R
  • Medical Assisting
  • Dental Assisting
  • Truck Driving
  • Cosmetology
  • And more!

When is Learn & Explore Night?

  • Thursday, November 14th, 2024, from 5:30p-7:30p at ALL MTI campus locations: East Peoria, IL, Springfield, IL, Moline, IL, and Springfield, MO

Here鈥檚 what you can expect during Learn & Explore Night:

  • You鈥檒l take a guided campus tour so you can see all of MTI鈥檚 labs and programs and get a feel for where you鈥檒l be learning and hanging out with other MTI students.
  • We鈥檒l break you into groups so you can explore the program of your choice through a fun, engaging, hands-on exercise led by MTI鈥檚 experienced instructors.
  • MTI鈥檚 friendly High School Admissions Team will share what makes the skilled trades a great career path and how you can take the next step as a senior.
  • Food and beverages will be provided!
  • You鈥檒l learn about the support MTI offers our students, including career placement services (available to all who qualify), free tutoring and resume building resources, assistance with locating transportation, and more!
  • Get a feel for MTI鈥檚 student culture that highlights campus & community life, and much, much more!
  • Enrollment & Financial Aid Representatives will be available to answer any questions about the enrollment process and help you get started (even on the FAFSA process!)

Explore Your Career Night is a fun opportunity to find out all that MTI has to offer, so join us!

RSVP highly recommended鈥攑lease or contact a High School Representative listed below for more information.

High School Representative Contact Info

For more information about Explore Your Career Night, please contact a High School Representative from your local MTI campus.

Springfield, IL Campus

Chris Harris
charris2@midwesttech.edu
217-891-5247

Brandon Wellhausen
bwellhau@midwesttech.edu
217-303-4477

East Peoria, IL Campus

Cody Stewart
cstewart@midwesttech.edu
217-341-9200

Erin Hall
ehall@midwesttech.edu
309-740-6724

Springfield, MO Campus

Stephen Lauck
slauck@midwesttech.edu
417-430-9649