Trade Schools in Pomona, Illinois

Midwest Technical Institute's Springfield campus serves southern Illinois including Pomona with comprehensive trade programs featuring hands-on training in high-demand fields. The school maintains strong industry partnerships with local employers and offers career placement assistance. Programs are designed to prepare students for industry certifications and immediate employment with modern equipment and experienced instructors. The welding program is particularly well-regarded with extensive practical training.

Lincoln Tech's East Peoria campus serves central and southern Illinois with industry-focused trade programs. The school features extensive hands-on training facilities including fully-equipped labs for HVAC, electrical, and welding programs. Lincoln Tech maintains strong employer relationships with companies throughout Illinois, providing graduates with direct pathways to employment. The HVAC program includes EPA certification preparation, while the welding program offers American Welding Society certification training. Financial aid options and career services are comprehensive.

As the primary community college serving southern Illinois, Shawnee Community College offers affordable trade programs with multiple campus locations accessible to Pomona residents. The college provides certificate and associate degree programs in skilled trades with strong emphasis on hands-on learning. Their automotive technology program features modern diagnostic equipment and ASE-certified instructors. The institution maintains articulation agreements with four-year universities and has excellent job placement rates for graduates.