Trade Schools in Erie, Illinois

Midwest Technical Institute is a highly-rated trade school with a strong focus on hands-on technical training. The East Peoria campus serves students from across Central and Northern Illinois with comprehensive programs that include NCCER certifications and EPA 608 certification for HVAC students. MTI boasts an 85% graduate employment rate with extensive employer partnerships throughout Illinois. The school features modern training facilities with industry-standard equipment and instructors who are experienced professionals in their fields.

Black Hawk College has been serving Northwestern Illinois for over seven decades with comprehensive trade and technical education. The college offers state-of-the-art facilities including a 14,000 square foot welding lab, fully equipped automotive technology center, and modern HVAC training labs. Programs lead to industry certifications and apprenticeships with strong partnerships across the Quad Cities region. The institution maintains a 92% job placement rate for trade program graduates and provides extensive career services support.

The Tri-County Urban League Career Training Center provides comprehensive vocational training with a focus on building trades and construction technology. Serving the Quad Cities region including Erie, Illinois, the center offers pre-apprenticeship programs that prepare students for union apprenticeships and direct employment. The program includes OSHA 10 certification, NCCER credentials, and hands-on training in electrical systems, plumbing, and carpentry. With strong industry partnerships and a community-focused approach, the center has helped place hundreds of graduates in sustainable trade careers throughout Northwestern Illinois.