



From Decision to Direction: PLCC Adult Education Student Spotlight May Spotlight : Welding Student – Bryce Talkington Bryce Talkington did his homework before choosing PLCC. After researching programs and talking with friends in the trade, he decided PLCC was the right fit for his future in Welding. He shared that many programs felt “quite average,” but quickly realized that was not the case at PLCC. Bryce says he has been amazed by how much he has learned in such a short amount of time through the program’s hands-on approach and supportive instruction. For Bryce, the moment everything clicked was learning

Finding Purpose Through Passion: PLCC Adult Education Student Spotlight May Spotlight : Esthetics Student – Brittany Schroeder For Brittany Schroeder, choosing to come to PLCC was about more than starting a new career path; it was about finding hope and purpose during one of the hardest times in her life. Shortly after the loss of her mother, Brittany says she found herself in a very dark place. But she also knew her mom would want what was best for her, and Brittany was determined to make her proud. Since she was 10 or 11 years old, Brittany knew she wanted

From Decision to Direction: PLCC Adult Education Student Spotlight April Spotlight : HVAC Student – William Harouff II Meet Will, a natural problem solver who found his path in HVAC and hasn’t looked back. Will shared that his interest in fixing and figuring things out led him straight to the HVAC field. Not long after starting, he knew he had made the right choice by choosing PLCC. When asked to describe his experience in one word, his answer was simple: opportunity. That opportunity turned into something real at the PLCC Job Fair. Will connected with a local HVAC company, shared

From Decision to Direction: PLCC Adult Education Student Spotlight March Spotlight : Phlebotomy Student – Kayla Gaspar Kayla Gaspar’s journey started with something simple—frequent trips to get her blood drawn. Instead of fear, it sparked curiosity. That curiosity turned into a clear path forward. After hearing positive experiences from friends, Kayla chose PLCC to begin her journey in Phlebotomy. She’s building a strong foundation today to reach her long-term goal of becoming a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). She plans on using her knowledge and employment in the field of Phlebotomy as the first step in reaching her goal.
We take pride in our facility and welcome the opportunity to show it off! You would never buy a car without looking at it first. Choosing the place to give you a head start on a successful path in life should be no different. We invite you to schedule a tour of our beautiful campus. We’re pretty sure you’ll be impressed!
If you are a high school student, please note that you will have several opportunities to visit PLCC during your sophomore year.
Once we receive your request, a PLCC staff member will follow up directly. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Portage Lakes Career Center is accessible to visitors with physical disabilities. Visitors should contact the Main Office at 330-896-8200 prior to arrival for parking instructions and other information.