Hands-On Career Training for the Skills That Matter

Build Practical Skills Through Career-Focused Vocational Education

Choosing a training program is an important decision. You want to know what you will learn, how you will train and whether the school you choose has the experience and resources to support you.

MT Training Center is an accredited vocational school serving adult learners through its main campus in DeSoto, Texas and its CDL-focused branch campus in Humble, Texas.

Since 2001, MT Training Center has provided career-focused education designed to connect technical knowledge with practical skill development. Today, students can explore programs in commercial driving, skilled trades, technical fields, barbering and cosmetology, gunsmithing, business education and specialized training. Whether you are preparing to enter a new field or looking for practical training that can help you move in a different professional direction, MT Training Center gives you a clear place to begin.

A Vocational School With a Record You Can Verify

Serving Adult Learners Since 2001
More than two decades of experience in vocational and career-focused education.
Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education
MT Training Center maintains institutional accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education.
Approved and Regulated in Texas
MT Training Center is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges Section.
Two Texas Training Locations
A main vocational campus in DeSoto and a CDL-focused branch campus in Humble.
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Find a Training Program That Fits Your Direction

Explore Career-Focused Programs at MT Training Center

Different careers require different skills, environments and levels of preparation. MT Training Center offers a broad range of vocational programs so prospective students can evaluate their options and choose a training path that reflects their interests and goals.

Each program has its own curriculum, training requirements, schedule and completion standards. Select a program below to review the details before making an enrollment decision.

Advanced CDL Training for the Entrepreneur

Combine Class A commercial driver preparation with an introduction to trucking operations and the business responsibilities associated with the owner-operator path.

Combination Welding

Develop practical welding skills through structured instruction in welding processes, fabrication, cutting, blueprint interpretation, safety and related technical applications.

Computerized Accounting: Distance Education

Build practical knowledge in accounting, payroll, spreadsheets, financial records, office procedures and business applications through structured distance education.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist

Learn the technical foundations of CNC machining, machine operation, programming, blueprint interpretation, precision measurement and manufacturing processes.

Diesel and Truck Service Technology

Study the mechanical and electrical systems used in diesel-powered trucks while developing practical knowledge of service, maintenance, diagnostics and repair.

Advanced Electrical Lineworker

Build foundational knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, equipment, field safety and the technical responsibilities associated with electrical linework.

Class A Barber

Develop barbering skills in haircutting, grooming, shaving, sanitation, client service and professional practices connected to the Texas barbering field.

Cosmetology Operator

Train in hair, skin and nail services while building knowledge of sanitation, client consultation, salon practices and professional cosmetology skills.

Advanced Gunsmithing

Develop more advanced technical skills in gunsmithing, machining, firearm-related systems, precision workmanship, finishing and professional shop practices.

Gunsmithing

Build a foundation in firearm safety, gunsmithing practices, machine shop work, technical workmanship, firearm function and responsible shop procedures.

Class B CDL Training

Prepare for the Class B commercial driving pathway through structured training in commercial vehicle safety, inspections, vehicle control and CDL preparation.

CDL Prep Program

Strengthen your understanding of commercial driving theory, vehicle inspections, safety responsibilities and the knowledge involved in preparing for the CDL process.

Truck Driving (Class A CDL)

Prepare for the Class A CDL pathway through commercial driving instruction covering tractor-trailer operation, safety, inspections, vehicle control, backing and road preparation.

Advanced Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC-R)

Develop technical knowledge of refrigeration, heating, electrical controls, HVAC-R systems, troubleshooting, safety and equipment operation.

Specialized Athletic Training

Build practical knowledge related to sports performance, athlete development, coaching, physical preparation and professional client training.
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Practical Training Starts With the Right Environment

Where Technical Knowledge Becomes Applied Skill

Reading about a skill and performing it are not the same thing.

That is why practical learning plays an important role across many MT Training Center programs. Depending on the field of study, students may work in dedicated laboratories, technical training spaces, shops, classrooms or commercial driving environments where instruction can be connected to practical application.

The DeSoto main campus includes approximately 46,000 square feet of educational and industrial training space, with areas supporting programs such as welding, CNC machining, HVAC-R, diesel technology, commercial driving, gunsmithing, barbering, cosmetology and classroom-based education.

Students in industrial programs may also train with equipment from recognized manufacturers such as HAAS, Sharp, Miller and Lincoln.

Depending on the program, training may include:

  • Instructor-led classroom education
  • Practical laboratory exercises
  • Equipment and tool operation
  • Program-specific projects
  • Commercial driving practice
  • Demonstrations and simulations
  • Safety procedures and technical standards
  • Written and practical assessments

The goal is clear: help students understand not only what they are learning, but how that knowledge is used responsibly in a professional setting.

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More Than Two Decades Focused on Career Education

An Institution That Has Grown With the Fields It Teaches

MT Training Center began in Texas in 2001 and has continued to expand its vocational education offerings as new training needs and career pathways have developed. What began with a focused approach to career education has grown into an institution supporting training across transportation, skilled trades, technical occupations, personal services, business education, gunsmithing and specialized fields.

That growth matters.

Vocational education changes alongside the industries it serves. Equipment advances. Regulations evolve. Professional expectations change. Students need training that reflects the responsibilities of the field they are preparing to enter.

MT Training Center's approach is built around that practical reality.
Students receive structured education supported by:

  • Program-specific curricula
  • Practical training where applicable
  • Dedicated facilities and equipment
  • Instructor guidance
  • Admissions support
  • Financial assistance guidance
  • Career placement assistance
  • Clear program and completion requirements

The result is an educational environment focused on helping adults develop useful skills while making informed decisions about their professional future.

Two Texas Campuses. Two Distinct Training Environments.

Choose the Location That Offers Your Program
MT Training Center operates a main campus in DeSoto and a branch campus in Humble. Each location serves a different training purpose, making it important to select the campus that offers the program you want to pursue.

DeSoto Main Campus

100 Ezell Dr DeSoto, TX 75115

The DeSoto campus is MT Training Center's primary vocational training location and supports the school's broader range of programs. Students can explore training in skilled trades, technical fields, commercial driving, barbering and cosmetology, gunsmithing, accounting and specialized education.

The campus serves prospective students from DeSoto and communities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.


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Humble CDL Branch Campus

4603 FM 1960 Rd W Humble, TX 77338

The Humble branch is focused on commercial driver education for students in Humble, northeast Houston and surrounding communities.

Current Humble training options include:

  • Advanced CDL Training for the Entrepreneur
  • Truck Driving (Class A CDL)
  • CDL Prep Program
  • Class B CDL Training
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Make an Education Decision With Facts You Can Check

Accreditation, Financial Assistance and Student Support
Training requires an investment of time, effort and money. Before enrolling, prospective students should be able to understand the standing of the institution and the support available to them.

Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education

MT Training Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

Accreditation provides students and prospective students with an independently established institutional quality standard and a clear source through which the school's accreditation can be verified.

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Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission

MT Training Center is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges Section.

This gives prospective students another clear source for verifying the school's regulatory standing in Texas.


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Financial Assistance for Eligible Students

MT Training Center participates in Federal Title IV, HEA Student Financial Aid programs for approved programs.

Eligibility depends on the student and the program selected. Prospective students should speak with MT Training Center's financial assistance team to understand current eligibility requirements and available options.

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Education Benefits for Eligible Veterans

MT Training Center has programs approved for eligible students using VA educational benefits.

Because program approvals and individual eligibility can vary, students planning to use veteran education benefits should confirm current information with the school before enrolling.

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Career Placement Assistance

MT Training Center provides career placement assistance as part of its student support services.

Employment cannot be guaranteed. Career support is designed to help eligible students and program completers prepare to pursue opportunities connected to their training.

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Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?

Start With a Conversation, Not a Guess

You may already know exactly which program you want to pursue.

Or you may still be comparing career paths, schedules, campuses, admission requirements, tuition and financial assistance.

You do not need to understand everything before contacting MT Training Center.

The admissions team can help you:

  • Compare available training programs
  • Understand admission requirements
  • Confirm current schedules and start dates
  • Determine which campus offers your program
  • Review tuition and applicable financial assistance information
  • Schedule a campus visit
  • Understand the application and enrollment process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Training Decision Deserves the Right Information

Choosing vocational training is about more than selecting a course. It means deciding what you want to learn, how you want to learn it, where you will train and whether the institution you choose can give you a credible foundation to move forward. MT Training Center gives prospective students the opportunity to understand those details before making that decision.

Explore the programs. Visit the campus. Ask questions. Then choose the training path that makes sense for you.