Even at the worst of the recession, the healthcare industry in New England remained remarkably resilient. Some segments of the industry actually saw increased jobs. And, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the field are expected to grow nationwide through 2020. Perhaps one of the reasons for such a rosy economic outlook is because of the many jobs available within the healthcare field. From direct patient interaction to office support, there are lots of job opportunities for well-prepared and motivated workers. Qualified students can be trained and on-the-job in under a year for many healthcare jobs. Porter and Chester Institute has programs for Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting that can be completed in nine months and in only 12 months the Practical Nursing program gives students the tools they need to take the NCLEX-PN (the licensing exam for practical nurses in CT.) Medical Assistants are an integral component to today’s healthcare teams, working alongside physicians and nursing staffs to ensure optimum patient care. At Porter and Chester Institute, students are given training that helps them qualify to become Certified Medical Assistants or Registered Medical Assistants. The Porter and Chester Institute Dental Assisting program teaches students the skills they’ll need to work as chair-side assistants in dental offices. The program also prepares students to take the Radiation Health and Safety exam so they can be even more valuable to the dentists they serve. Porter and Chester Institute is preparing the workforce of tomorrow by giving its students solid academic skills coupled with hands-on training. With nine convenient locations, and a wide variety of programs, Porter and Chester Institute may be the answer to your future employment dreams.