Attending trade school in 2020
Training for a career in the trades is much more than a consolation prize
We've been led to believe that a four-year college degree is the only path to career success for far ...
Overcoming fear to start your career journey
At Porter and Chester Institute, we welcome a new crop of adult learners and recent high school graduates through our doors several times each year. These students, varying in ...
Licensed Practical Nursing Job Outlook
Licensed Practical Nursing Job Outlook
You measure patients’ vital signs and dress their bandages. You record patients’ health, keeping treatment ...
Why Teamwork is Important in the Professional World
A team that works well together succeeds together! Whether your goal is a career in skilled trades or healthcare, under a hood or behind a PC, you'll most likely be part of a ...
3 Soft Skills You Need as a Dental Assistant
Every day dental assistants across the country make going to the dentist a more pleasant experience. They're well trained in recordkeeping, sterilizing dental instruments, ...
How to get started at Porter and Chester Institute
At Porter and Chester Institute, our goal is to help you get started in a new career that you'll enjoy. That's why our dedicated staff will work with you through the entire ...
Is a career as an LPN right for you?
Not many careers offer the opportunity to directly impact the lives of others quite like nursing. Licensed Practical Nurses, or LPNs, provide nursing care under the direction ...
