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Porter and Chester Institute

About Porter and Chester Institute

Discover the Advantages of Porter and Chester

At Porter and Chester Institute, we’ve been serious about preparing students for career success since we first opened our doors in 1946.

How serious? We believe that, when you complete one of our career-focused programs in Automotive, Computers, Healthcare, or Skilled Trades, you can enjoy five important advantages as you search for a job after you graduate:

  1. You gain knowledge and skills employers want you to know.
  2. You learn from instructors who’ve worked in the field.
  3. You learn by doing through hands-on instruction.
  4. You develop personal skills and habits to become more employable.
  5. You enhance your job interview skills and résumé.

With five campuses in Connecticut and three in Massachusetts, you’re never too far away from Porter and Chester. So, learn more about us today! Discover the advantages you can enjoy at Porter and Chester by completing the form on this page.

Available Programs

  • Medical Assisting

    If you want a career where what you do really matters, our Medical Assisting Program can train you to become an important member of a healthcare team in as little as 9 months. Medical assistants play a vital role in today’s healthcare field. They help doctors and staff give the best care possible to the ultimate client: the patient!

    Bridgeport, CT

    156 Boston Avenue

    Bridgeport,

     CT
     06610

    Brockton, MA

    609 Belmont St

    Brockton,

     MA
     02301

    Chicopee, MA

    134 Dulong Cir

    Chicopee,

     MA
     01022

    Hamden, CT

    1245 Dixwell Avenue

    Hamden,

     CT
     06514

    New London, CT

    351 North Frontage Road, Suite F-1

    New London,

     CT
     06320

    Waterbury, CT

    881 Wolcott Street

    Waterbury,

     CT
     06705

    Worcester, MA

    220 Brooks St

    Worcester,

     MA
     01606

  • Practical Nursing

    If you want a career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives, begin your training in the Practical Nursing program at Porter and Chester Institute today! Practical nurses are vital members of today’s growing healthcare teams. As a practical nurse, you’ll get to work directly with patients and physicians and help concerned family members learn how to best care for their loved ones.

    Bridgeport, CT

    156 Boston Avenue

    Bridgeport,

     CT
     06610

    Hamden, CT

    1245 Dixwell Avenue

    Hamden,

     CT
     06514

    Waterbury, CT

    881 Wolcott Street

    Waterbury,

     CT
     06705

Accreditation

Porter and Chester Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). For 45 years, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education at post-secondary schools and colleges.

Campus Locations

Bridgeport, CT

156 Boston Avenue

Bridgeport,

CT
06610

Brockton, MA

609 Belmont St

Brockton,

MA
02301

Chicopee, MA

134 Dulong Cir

Chicopee,

MA
01022

Hamden, CT

1245 Dixwell Avenue

Hamden,

CT
06514

New London, CT

351 North Frontage Road, Suite F-1

New London,

CT
06320

Waterbury, CT

881 Wolcott Street

Waterbury,

CT
06705

Worcester, MA

220 Brooks St

Worcester,

MA
01606

Source

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