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Listed among the Top 250 Trade Schools in the country
Your future is in your hands.
If you’re the type of person who would rather roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty instead of sitting in front of a computer all day, then ETI is the perfect place for you.
As Chicagoland’s premier welding and HVAC/R training school, we’ve been helping people just like you launch and further their careers since 1973. We know the skills employers are looking for and our expert instructors specialize in helping you learn them.
Our students are driven, ambitious and hard-working self-starters. If this sounds like you, then you belong at ETI.
Some of the companies hiring our graduates:
SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, OXY FUEL CUTTING
Welding
Skills that can take you anywhere.
From manufacturing to construction, shipping to professional racing, welders are always in demand. At ETI, we have a strong commitment to making sure every welder who walks through our doors leaves as not just competent, but highly skilled.
In our 12,000+ sq. ft. high-tech lab, you’ll master joining, cutting and brazing with a variety of different welding techniques, including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and Oxy Fuel Cutting. Real-world scenarios ensure you’re qualified and confident in your skills by the time you graduate.
EPA 608, R-410A
HVAC/R
A cool career in a hot field.
Nothing feels better than entering a cool building on a scorching summer’s day. Or staying warm in a January freeze. If you enjoy climate control and pleasant indoor temperatures, its thanks to HVAC/R technicians.
At ETI, we’re proud to train the next generation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) professionals in as little as seven months.
In our 15,000+ sq. ft. lab, you’ll get hands-on experience fixing, maintaining and installing climate control systems. Designed to teach you the industry and technical knowledge employers want, you’ll also be able to test for various certifications, including the EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
At ETI, we don’t just train our students in HVAC/R – we prepare them for a career.
We provide a comprehensive training program led by highly qualified instructors with years of field experience.
ETI offers the support you need to succeed.
Financial Aid
We’ll work with you to help you find the best way to fund your education.
Career Services
We have a team dedicated to giving you the help you need, whether you’re in high school, making a career change, in the military or a parent looking for information.
Our Faculty
Our skilled instructors have years on in-the-field experience and love to share their knowledge with students.
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500 Joliet Rd Suite #100
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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