• Many high paying career paths can be taken by attending a technical program.welder at work image by Sergejs Kostjucenko from Fotolia.com
  
  Technical Schools in the East Peoria area offer many programs you can start right after high school or later in life. Most programs can be completed in one year or less and are eligible for financial aid if you qualify. Upon completion of the technical program of your choice, you are ready to start your career.
  
  

Midwest Technical Institute

• You can choose from nince different programs at Midwest Technical Institute that take seven weeks to nine months to complete. Programs to choose include Journeyman Welder, Journeyman Welder II, HVAC Technician, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Medical Record Coder, Massage Therapist, Pharmacy Technician or Basic Nursing Assistant. The school has 2 locations, one in East Peoria and the other in Springfield.
  
  Midwest Technical Institute
  280 High Point Lane
  East Peoria, IL 61611
  (309) 427-2750
  midwesttech.edu
  
  

P.E.R.F.E.C.T.

• Peoria Educational Region for Employment and Career Training (P.E.R.F.E.C.T.) is a not-for-profit state and federal funded program providing technical and career training to the region. Programs offered are Automotive Fundamentals, Construction Industry, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Early childhood Education, Basic EMT training, Graphic Design, Health Occupations, Hospitality and Tourism and pre-engineering training. Classes are held at public high schools and grade schools in the area
  
  Peoria Educational Region for Employment and Career Training
  2000 Pioneer Parkway
  Suite 19C
  Peoria, IL 61615
  (309) 693-7373
  perfectpeoria.com
  
  

Oehrlein School of Cosmetology

• Oehrlein School of Cosmetology offers a 1500 hour cosmetology program in East Peoria. The curriculum includes basic training in business and local law and hands-on training for hair, skin and nail services and treatments. Upon completion of the course you will be prepared to take the State of Illinois Board exam to become a licensed cosmetologist.
  
  Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
  100 Meadows Avenue
  East Peoria, IL 61611
  (309) 699-1561
  oehrleinschool.com
  
  

Regency Beauty Institute

• Regency Beauty Institute has locations across the U.S. including 9 cities in Illinois. The Peoria campus offers full and part-time, evening and weekend classes. You can complete the cosmetology program in about a year full-time and will be prepared to take the State of Illinois Board exam to become licensed.
  
  Regency Beauty Institute
  2601 West Lake Avenue
  Peoria, IL 61615
  (309) 282-0688
  regencybeauty.com