Career Training and Trade School in Waterbury, CT

Career education and training at our Waterbury campus is designed to give you the technical skills you need to become a valued employee in today’s competitive workforce.

Join students from Watertown, Middlebury, Wolcott, Prospect, Naugatuck and other surrounding towns that have improved their career opportunities with career training programs from Porter and Chester Institute.

Campus Address

881 Wolcott Street
Waterbury, CT 06705

Campus Phone

(475) 689-3800

Programs Offered

Automotive

Automotive Technology

Auto mechanic

Computers

Computer Aided Drafting and Design

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Computer and Network Technology

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Trades

Electrical Technology

Several people work closely together at a long table filled with electronic components and tools, focusing intently on their tasks.

Plumbing

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HVACR

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Healthcare

Dental Assisting

Dental assistant

Medical Assisting

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Practical Nursing

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Online Programs

Online education and training combine qualified instruction and student support with the independence and flexibility of online learning.

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Students attending distance education courses in either a hybrid or fully online program may receive their online, didactic instruction from faculty assigned to various campuses and may be in online classes with students from other campuses. Faculty who teach the online component of courses may be assigned to any PCI campus, but work collaboratively with the faculty and campus management where the student is enrolled. Weekly lesson planning among faculty ensures that all students in hybrid courses receive online didactic instruction that aligns with their on campus, hands-on labs and that each student is adequately supported. A student will be considered enrolled, and upon successful completion of all program requirements, will graduate from the campus where enrollment initially takes place.

Career Opportunities in Waterbury

Over the past 2 years, we’ve helped 274 graduates find employment in their field.*
*Employment reported from 1/1/2020 through 2/5/2023

These graduates are working at employers such as:

Auto Technology – Modern Mazda, Hoffman Automotive, Gengras Automotive

Computer Aided Drafting & Design – Palco Connector

Computer & Network Technology – Morse Watchman, NCR Corp

Dental Assisting – Chase Parkway Dental, Dr. Dental

Electrical Technology – Aerial Electric, Gleason Electric, Trinity Solar

HVACR – Thomaston Comfort Control, Siddall Heating & Cooling

Low Voltage Technology – Associated Lock & Security

Medical Assisting – Bristol Health Medical Group, DOCS Urgent Care, Hartford Healthcare, Trinity Health of New England

Plumbing – CT Hydronics

Practical Nursing – Physician One Urgent Care, Trinity Health of New England, The Pines at Bristol

Career Partnerships in Waterbury

Our Career Services team has established partnerships with:

  • National Lumber
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Pratt & Whitney

Porter and Chester Institute’s History in Waterbury

  • The history of Porter and Chester Institute began in 1946
  • Our Waterbury campus relocated from Watertown in 2016
  • Our Waterbury and prior Watertown location have graduated 5,362 students

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Career Training for Today’s Jobs!

At PCI our Mission is to support committed students in achieving the technical and professional skills essential for their chosen career through industry-modeled, student-centered education and training.

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Dental assistants
Male welder
Female Porter and Chester student
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Are you career training ready?

Identify goals, personal strengths and important facts about your potential career path so you can make an informed decision about your future. It takes just a few minutes!