Technical Schools Around East Peoria, Illinois
Located in Tazewell County, East Peoria, Illinois, is approximately five miles southeast of Peoria and 126 miles southwest of Chicago. The town is within 30 minutes of a small number of technical schools. These institutions grant degrees, diplomas and certificates in some of the industries City-Data.com identifies as the largest employers of East Peoria residents, such as construction and healthcare.
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Midwest Technical Institute
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A private institution, Midwest Technical Institute opened in 1995. The school has the accreditation of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and offers programs in welding, medical and dental assisting, medical coding, massage therapy, pharmacy technology, nurse assisting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Programs last seven weeks to nine months, depending on the course of study. All programs qualify for federal and state grants and loans, with the exception of nurse assisting. Most of the programs are offered in the mornings or afternoons. Job placement assistance is available to qualified students. The school boasts an 85 to 90 percent placement rate with such individuals, according to its website.
Midwest Technical Institute
280 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
309-427-2750
midwesttech.edu
Illinois Central College East Peoria
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Founded in 1966, Illinois Central College East Peoria Campus is a pubic institution with its main campus located in East Peoria. The college offers more than 1,500 classes per year. The school is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA). Academic departments and units include agricultural and industrial technologies, arts and communication, business and information systems, English and languages, health careers, library technical assisting, public services, social sciences and math, science and engineering. Qualified students can receive federal grants and loans, institutional scholarships and work-study placements. Job placement assistance is available. An on-site daycare offers low-cost childcare for students' children. The school is home to nine athletic teams for men and women and around 40 clubs or organizations.
Illinois Central College East Peoria Campus
1 College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635
309-694-5011
icc.edu
Midstate College
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Located in Peoria, Midstate College is approximately eight miles from East Peoria, around 18 minutes by automobile. The private technical school opened in 1888 and has accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college grants baccalaureat and associate degrees in technical fields like real-time reporting, management information systems, computer and information science, medical assisting and paralegal services. Bachelor's programs usually require four years of full-time study, while associate degrees are completed in two. Online courses are available in some programs. In addition to federal, state and veteran's financial aid programs, the college offers a limited number of work-study placements and institutional scholarships.
Midstate College
411 West Northmoor Road
Peoria, IL 61614
309-692-4092
midstate.edu
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