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Why Skilled Trades are the Right Choice

Counselor Lunch & Learn

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Too many students are told the only path to financial freedom is to go to college and earn a degree. But this simply isn’t true. This country is facing a shortage of skilled tradespeople – a situation ETI is seeking to change.

Join us on [date, time] for a lunch and learn event for guidance counselors to learn how a career in the skilled trades can be the right choice for students.

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Chicago HVAC/R School & Training Program

As a HVAC/R Student at ETI, you can gain the needed skills not to just land a job but turn your special craft into a lifetime career!

  • Finish programs potentially in as little as seven months.
  • Learn sheet metal fabrication, furnace and boiler training, refrigeration and more.
  • Spend more of your time in practical, hands-on labs, not stuffy classrooms.
  • Prepare to test for the EPA Section 608 Universal Certification and the GWP-A2L, among additional certifications.

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Chicago Skilled Welding Program

In ETI’s skilled welding program, we can put you miles ahead of the competition!

  • Finish programs potentially in as little as seven months.
  • Learn skill sets like Cutting, Stick, MIG, TIG, and more.

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More Than a Job – A Career

Whether you’re interested in the welding program or HVAC/R training, ETI is the perfect first step on the road to success. We’ll help you learn the skills employers are looking for, so you can start a stable career in an in-demand field.

And at ETI, you’ll do more than prepare to learn skills – you’ll join a community. Our commitment to you doesn’t end once you graduate. We have long-standing relationships with local employers who know the value of an ETI education and job placement assistance to help you find a job. No matter how long ago you wrapped up your training, you’re always welcome to brush up on your skills on campus or use our services to fine tune your resume or practice your interview skills.

We’re Proud to Serve Our Troops

We’re proud to offer active duty, reservists, veterans and military spouses hands-on training in in-demand skills. Use your VA benefits and you can be on your way to a new career in as little as seven months.

Read What ETI Students Are Saying

"What drove me to ETI was the lab size. The labs are huge and unlike a lot of places you could go to that don't have the resources that ETI does. The teachers really do care about me and my future. That is what ETI is about. It's your future to go after and achieve."

— Max Woods, ETI HVAC/R Student