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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Midwest Technical Institute announces 2025 skilled trades scholarship winners
Nearly $270,000 in trade school scholarships awarded to 84 high school seniors across Illinois and Missouri Medical Assisting Scholarship Recipient Welding Scholarship Recipient EAST PEORIA, ILL., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is proud to announce the 2025 High School Scholarship Program winners. This year, MTI awarded 80 scholarships totaling $269,000 across Illinois and Missouri. 'Every year, we look forward to hearing students share their stories, passions and excitement about pursuing a career in the skilled trades,' said Louie Schonauer, Director of High School Admissions at Midwest Technical Institute. 'We want to congratulate each of these seniors for taking the initiative to create a brighter future.' Each MTI campus awarded several scholarships for various amounts. The following students received the highest scholarship awards: Moline, Ill. Campus Jazimine Eckmann-Allred, Rock Island High School, Cosmetology, $10,000 scholarship Lucas Kirgan, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting, $10,000 scholarship East Peoria, Ill. Campus Max Wilson, Eureka High School, Welding & Pipefitting, $8,000 scholarship Evan Hansen, Prairie Central High School, Welding & Pipefitting, $8,000 scholarship Springfield, Ill. Campus Brooke Angel, Athens High School, Welding & Pipefitting, $10,000 scholarship Payton Hellman, Illini Central High School, Medical Assisting, $8,000 scholarship Springfield, Mo. Campus Jessica Orum, Pleasant Hope High School, Cosmetology, $8,000 scholarship Lauryn Queen, Lockwood High School, Cosmetology, $8,000 scholarship MTI's High School Scholarship Program was created to support local high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in skilled trades. The scholarship is not academic based but rather focuses on the student's passion for learning a skilled trade. Scholarship winners are selected through a multi-step application process that includes a video submission and interview with campus leadership. 'We truly believe you change your life by learning a skilled trade,' said Schonauer. 'We want to show the younger generation that there's another path to success that doesn't include going to a traditional 2-year or 4-year college. At MTI, our mission is to prepare you to enter the workforce confident and prepared, so that you can start a career path that will change your life.' MTI is a trade school that provides hands-on training programs in welding & pipefitting, HVAC & refrigeration, electrical, medical assisting, dental assisting, medical coding, cosmetology, trucking, and more. These are skilled trades industries that can offer opportunities for long-term career paths. MTI prides itself on changing the lives of students through hands-on workforce training. For more information about MTI, please visit the MTI website or call your local MTI campus. ### About Midwest Technical InstituteMidwest Technical Institute (MTI) offers hands-on training in several skilled trades career fields, including mechanical trades, allied health, truck driving and cosmetology. MTI's goal is to provide students with the skills necessary to begin careers in the skilled trades industry. Midwest Technical Institute, along with its sister school, Delta Technical College, operates six campuses across the Midwest and Mississippi Delta regions. For more information, visit Attachments Medical Assisting Scholarship Recipient Welding Scholarship Recipient CONTACT: Lindsey Hammond Midwest Technical Institute 217-891-6601 lhammond@ while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Midwest Technical Institute announces 2025 skilled trades scholarship winners
Nearly $270,000 in trade school scholarships awarded to 84 high school seniors across Illinois and Missouri Medical Assisting Scholarship Recipient Welding Scholarship Recipient EAST PEORIA, ILL., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is proud to announce the 2025 High School Scholarship Program winners. This year, MTI awarded 80 scholarships totaling $269,000 across Illinois and Missouri. 'Every year, we look forward to hearing students share their stories, passions and excitement about pursuing a career in the skilled trades,' said Louie Schonauer, Director of High School Admissions at Midwest Technical Institute. 'We want to congratulate each of these seniors for taking the initiative to create a brighter future.' Each MTI campus awarded several scholarships for various amounts. The following students received the highest scholarship awards: Moline, Ill. Campus Jazimine Eckmann-Allred, Rock Island High School, Cosmetology, $10,000 scholarship Lucas Kirgan, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting, $10,000 scholarship East Peoria, Ill. Campus Max Wilson, Eureka High School, Welding & Pipefitting, $8,000 scholarship Evan Hansen, Prairie Central High School, Welding & Pipefitting, $8,000 scholarship Springfield, Ill. Campus Brooke Angel, Athens High School, Welding & Pipefitting, $10,000 scholarship Payton Hellman, Illini Central High School, Medical Assisting, $8,000 scholarship Springfield, Mo. Campus Jessica Orum, Pleasant Hope High School, Cosmetology, $8,000 scholarship Lauryn Queen, Lockwood High School, Cosmetology, $8,000 scholarship MTI's High School Scholarship Program was created to support local high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in skilled trades. The scholarship is not academic based but rather focuses on the student's passion for learning a skilled trade. Scholarship winners are selected through a multi-step application process that includes a video submission and interview with campus leadership. 'We truly believe you change your life by learning a skilled trade,' said Schonauer. 'We want to show the younger generation that there's another path to success that doesn't include going to a traditional 2-year or 4-year college. At MTI, our mission is to prepare you to enter the workforce confident and prepared, so that you can start a career path that will change your life.' MTI is a trade school that provides hands-on training programs in welding & pipefitting, HVAC & refrigeration, electrical, medical assisting, dental assisting, medical coding, cosmetology, trucking, and more. These are skilled trades industries that can offer opportunities for long-term career paths. MTI prides itself on changing the lives of students through hands-on workforce training. For more information about MTI, please visit the MTI website or call your local MTI campus. ### About Midwest Technical InstituteMidwest Technical Institute (MTI) offers hands-on training in several skilled trades career fields, including mechanical trades, allied health, truck driving and cosmetology. MTI's goal is to provide students with the skills necessary to begin careers in the skilled trades industry. Midwest Technical Institute, along with its sister school, Delta Technical College, operates six campuses across the Midwest and Mississippi Delta regions. For more information, visit Attachments Medical Assisting Scholarship Recipient Welding Scholarship Recipient CONTACT: Lindsey Hammond Midwest Technical Institute 217-891-6601 lhammond@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Midwest Technical Institute announces 2025 Illinois High School Welding Competition winners
EAST PEORIA, Ill., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) held its 2025 Illinois Regional High School Welding Competition at its East Peoria campus this past Saturday, April 12. The 2025 competition in East Peoria awarded $41,500 in MTI scholarships to 66 high school seniors from the Peoria, Moline and Springfield areas. 'The welding competition is an opportunity for motivated high school seniors to show off their skills and earn MTI scholarship funds to go toward training for their future career,' said Louie Schonauer, Director of High School Admissions at MTI. 'This competition is more than just demonstrating talent, it's about creating opportunities and providing scholarships to high school seniors looking to take the next step toward a rewarding career.' The first-prize winner of this year's competition, Elliana Allen of Grundy Area Vocational Center, received a $5,000 scholarship to MTI as well as a $1,000 donation to help support Grundy Area Vocational Center's welding department. The second-prize winner, Liam Maupin of Dunlap High School, received a $2,500 scholarship. The third-place winner, Blake Hajny of Morton High School was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. All participants received a $500 MTI scholarship. 'The welding program at MTI provides students hands-on training that prepares them for a successful future in welding,' said Schonauer. 'Welding is a vital trade that offers seniors a path to a long-term career, without needing to go the traditional college route, and we're excited to help seniors on that journey.' The event allowed friends and family of participants from across Illinois to watch the competition. The event included campus tours and opportunities to meet with MTI's Admissions Team and members of the welding department. Several local employers donated welding gear, tools, and supplies for raffle prizes, including Hawkeye Steel Sales, Heavy Hitters Tig Rigs, Lincoln Electric, Merrill Steel, and B&B Pipe. MTI is a trade school that provides hands-on training in mechanical trades, allied health, cosmetology and trucking. These skilled-trades industries can offer opportunities for long-term career paths. MTI prides itself on changing the lives of students through hands-on workforce training. For more information, please visit or call your local campus. ### About Midwest Technical Institute Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) offers hands-on training in several skilled-trades career fields, including mechanical trades, allied health, truck driving and cosmetology. MTI's goal is to provide students with the skills necessary to begin careers in the skilled-trades industry. Midwest Technical Institute, along with its sister school, Delta Technical College, operates six campuses across the Midwest and Mississippi Delta regions. For more information, visit Lindsey Hammond Midwest Technical Institute [email protected]
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Moline students prepare for Illinois regional welding competition
In the D-wing of Moline High School, industrial tech seniors have been working hours each week to prepare for the upcoming Illinois Regional High School Welding Competition at Midwest Technical Institute. On Saturday, they will be given a blueprint, which they will have to weld to the best of their ability. 'So we practice like most positions we think are going to be in the contest and we just practice, practice, practice until perfect and so we're going to do as best as we can do,' said Moline High School senior Aden Gulick. While each student will receive a $500 scholarship for participating, an additional $5,000 is on the line for whoever wins. 'It is good that we all go as a group, but we also remember it's a competition,' said Gulick. Some students are psyching themselves up for the big day. '(I'm) expecting to at least get top three, trying to get up there,' said Moline High School senior Elijah Rivera. Others are going there to prove themselves. 'When I get out there I just want to show the instructors that I deserve a scholarship and even if I don't get the scholarship I just show the dedication that I want to go to their school,' said Moline High School senior Anthony Gluck. Even though they are competing, their teacher says they still support each other. 'They're always willing to go and show somebody else some tips and tricks to help better prepare themselves for whether it be this competition or just general assignments,' said Moline High School industrial technology teacher Andrew Lamfers. No matter who wins officially, Lamfers believes each student will win a valuable experience. 'It's a lot of work,' said Lamfers. 'Welding's a great career opportunity for these kids. I think over the last two years pushing them and showing them what opportunities are out there and what's available, it's a career that's in high demand right now. They're really just pushing toward bettering themselves for a better future.' Last year's competition awarded $36,000 in scholarships. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
