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Career Training Programs | Porter & Chester Institute -- Skip to main content Menu Campuses Connecticut Enfield, CT Hamden, CT New London, CT Rocky Hill, CT Stratford, CT Waterbury, CT Massachusetts Brockton, MA Canton, MA Chicopee, MA Worcester, MA Programs All Programs Automotive Computers CADD Computer & Network Technology Cosmetology Healthcare Dental Assisting Medical Assisting Medical Billing and Coding Practical Nursing Trades Electrician: Industrial, Commercial and Residential Electronics Systems Technician HVACR Plumbing Admissions Admissions For Adult Learners For High School Students For Parents of Students For Military Veterans Information for Guidance Counselors Webinar Career Quiz Financial Aid Financial Aid For New Students For Current Students FAFSA Guide FAFSA Friday Net Price Calculator Student Loan Default Code of Conduct Student Alerts Student & Career Services Student Services Career Services Current Students Pay Online Events About Us About Us Accreditation Blog Campus Alerts Corporate Partners PCI in the News Testimonials Employer Graduate Videos Careers at PCI Request Info Schedule a Virtual Tour Apply Now Webinar (800) 870-6789 Is career training right for you? Find out! Take the Free Quiz . Industry-Modeled, Student-Centered Education and Training Beginning 5/13/20, Porter and Chester Institute is waiving our application fee for new students starting their program on July 20th! This unique opportunity is available during our transition from in-person teaching and learning to remote options due to safety and health concerns related to COVID-19. Apply now! Porter and Chester Institute’s career schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts can give you the technical training you need to become a skilled employee in today’s competitive workforce. -- We're currently enrolling new students for new classes starting July 20th! -- While campuses are closed due to health and safety concerns, Porter and Chester Institute has temporarily transitioned from in-person teaching and learning to remote options. -- Request Info Apply Now Automotive Computers Cosmetology Healthcare Trades All Programs Click here for information on Coronavirus Classes Start Soon! Apply Now!   -- 9 Campus Locations Choose the location nearest you in Connecticut and Massachusetts 12 Career Training Programs Receive training from industry professionals to advance your career. 70+ Years of Experience Since 1946, PCI has been helping studends succeed in their career. 27K Graduates Over 27,000 students have completed training and graduated since 1946. The Porter and Chester Advantage You are taught what employers want you to know. The employers of our graduates participate in the development of the curriculum contents. As a result, Porter and Chester’s teaching materials reflect the specific needs of actual work situations, not just text book requirements. You are taught by instructors with field experience. Our instructors have years of experience in the occupations they teach and are carefully selected on the basis of their abilities to communicate this experience to others. You will learn by doing. At Porter and Chester, our students learn-by-doing. This arms our graduates with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience. We prepare our students to be more employable. Porter and Chester teaches more than technical skills. We also train our students to be punctual, dependable workers… traits that employers value highly. You will receive skills necessary for great jobs. Porter and Chester teaches our students the job search and interviewing skills that, over the years, have been found to be effective tools for locating jobs. PCI will guide and advise you on the journey toward your new career. Take the Next Step with PCI Which location is closest to you? Which location is closest to you? Enfield, CT Hamden, CT New London, CT Rocky Hill, CT Stratford, CT Waterbury, CT Canton, MA Chicopee, MA Worcester, MA What would you like to study? What would you like to study? Automotive Technology CADD Technology (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) Career Computer & Network Technology Cosmetology Plumbing Career Electronics Systems Technician Career Industrial, Commercial and Residential Electrician Career HVACR Dental Assisting Medical Assisting Medical Billing & Coding Practical Nursing Not Sure -- Year of Graduation or GED Year of Graduation or GED 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 First Name Last Name Email Phone How did you hear about us? 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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. Lorainna/Dental Assisting Program “I have a daughter so I knew I needed a career. It’s never too late. It’s never to late to follow your dreams.” Giovanni/Medical Assisting Program “I figured out my life, figured out what I wanted to do. And I realized that I wanted to help out people.” Luis/Automotive Technology Program “I always worked with my father, helped him with his car. So he got me into the whole car environment.” “Make today’s efforts pay off tomorrow. That’s what Porter and Chester did for me. They opened the door to a awesome career and a great future.” Tony G. American Modular Corporation Electrician Graduate 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! 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