Available Full-time Programs
Practical Nursing
The W. Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing, located at Portage Lakes Career Center (PLCC), is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Graduates of this one-year program have a high rate of success on the Licensing Exam, and upon graduation, are employed at hospitals, long-term care facilities, physicians’ and dentists’ offices, clinics and health care agencies.
Cosmetology
If you’ve decided that you want to be a cosmetologist, the next step is to get the education and training you need to become a licensed professional. In this program, you will learn the art of hair styling including cutting and coloring, basic skin care, manicure and pedicure techniques, and makeup application.
Dual Esthetician & Nail Tech
PLCC now offers individuals seeking to build a dynamic career in the Nail Technology and Esthetics industry a unique option. This dual licensure program will help prepare students to obtain credentials as both Nail Technicians and Estheticians with The Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board.
Esthetician
Become a skin-care expert through our full-time esthetician program and help people improve the health and beauty of their skin. At PLCC, you’ll learn advanced skin care practices, makeup application, hair removal, and much more.
Automotive Service Technician
Learn a wide range of repair, equipment maintenance, and operation monitoring tasks for the automotive service industry. You’ll focus on key auto systems, such as brakes, steering and suspension, drive trains, engine repair and performance, electrical and computers, and heating and air conditioning.
HVACR
At PLCC, we provide hands-on training to master the skills needed to install, maintain, diagnose, and correct problems throughout the entire heating and ventilation system. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration service technicians install, maintain and repair such systems.
Plumbing
Get training for an in-demand career in plumbing. You’ll become proficient in plumbing tools, safety, code and mathematics; assembly and installation of various piping systems; blueprint reading; basic stick and MIG welding; and basic HVAC principles.
Welding
PLCC’s welding program prepares students for employment in the welding industry. The increased need in both state and local industries exceeds qualified people trained in the profession of welding.
NEW! Manufacturing Technologies
This new course will offer training experience that prepares students to enter the manufacturing industry. The increased need in both state and local industries exceeds qualified people trained in this profession.