The following career and technical schools are located within the greater Youngstown-Warren area of Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Mercer and Lawrence counties. The school and its credit and non-credit programs are listed below. Some programs are designated with an A, meaning that the student achieves an associate’s degree at the end of the program. Other courses listed with a C denote programs that conclude with a certificate or diploma. Training is geared toward certifications (if applicable) and workforce requirements. All of the schools provide customized training to suit business needs. Please contact the individual school for more information.
Accredited by: Ohio Department of Education
Courses offered:
Dental Assisting
Licensed Practical Nursing
Machine Trades (Engine Lathe, Milling Machine and CNC included in course)
Surgical Technology
Accredited by: Ohio Department of Education
Certification/Courses offered:
Computer Basics
Customized Office Skills Courses (including MS Office, Internet, Quickbooks, WordPerfect and Desktop Publishing)
EMT Training
Fire Fighting
Information Technologist (including Accounting)
Machine Trades (including Welding, Machine Shop, Industrial Math, and Intro. to CNC)
Medical Office Technologist
OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses
Patient Care Technican (including Phlebotomy, Nurse’s Aide, ECG, and Pharmacology)
Pre-employment Training
Small Business Management I & II
Eastern Gateway Community College
Valley Center
500 Gypsy Lane
Youngstown, OH 44504
Kristen Taylor, Director of Admissions
(330) 884-0860
(800) 68-COLLEGE, ext. 212
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; various health programs carry national accreditation
Academic Programs:
Not all programs are offered at all locations.
Associate of Arts (A)
Associate of Science (A)
Associate of Applied Business (A)
Associate of Applied Science (A)
Associate of Individualized Study (A)
Associate of Technical Study (A)
Accounting (A)
Administrative Assistant (A and C)
Biological Sciences Transfer (A)
Building/Construction Trades Technology (A)
Business Management (A and C)
CISCO Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) (C)
Computer Software (C)
Corrections (A)
Dental Assisting (A and C)
Dental Assisting EFDA (C)
Drafting/Design (A)
Electric Utilities Technician (A)
Electrical (A)
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (A)
Electronics (A)
EMT-Intermediate (C)
EMT-Intermediate to Paramedic (C)
EMT-Paramedic (C)
Entrepreneurship (A and C)
Health Information Management (A)
Horticulture (A)
Industrial/Manufacturing Trades Technology (A)
Information Technology (A)
Instrumentation and Control Technology (A)
Internet and Interactive Digital Media (A)
IT Computing Application Specialist (A)
IT One-Year Credit-Bearing Technical (C)
Law Enforcement (A)
Law Enforcement with Police Academy (A)
LPN to RN Access in Nursing (A)
Mechanical (A)
Medical Assisting (A and C)
Medical Coding Specialist (C)
Medical Laboratory Technician (A)
Medical Machine Transcription (C)
Medical Office Management (C)
Nurse Aide TCE Program (C)
Phlebotomy (C)
Power Plant (A)
Practical Nursing (C)
Programmable Logic Controllers (C)
Radiologic Technology (A)
Real Estate Management (C)
Respiratory Therapy (A)
Teacher Education with Early Childhood Emphasis, Middle Childhood Emphasis or Intervention Specialist Emphasis (A)
Utilities Services Production/Maintenance Trade Technology (A)
Welding Technology (A and C)
Erie Business Center South 170 Cascade Galleria
New Castle, PA 16101
Irene G. Marburger,Director
(724) 658-9066
(800) 722-6227
ETI Technical College of Niles
2076 Youngstown-Warren Rd.
Niles, OH 44446
Diane Marsteller, Director of Admissions
(330) 652-9919
(330) 652-9919 fax
etiadmissionsdir@hotmail.com
Accredited by: ACCSCT, Ohio Department of Education
Courses offered:
Electronics Engineering Technology (A)
Electronics Technician (C)
Legal Assistant (A)
Medical Assistant (A)
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (C)
Secretarial/Computer (A)
Accredited by: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Courses Offered:
Practical Nurse (C)
The Inner Office, Ltd.
80 Erie Street
Cortland, Ohio 44410
(330) 637-5338
Courses Offered:
Medical Transcription*
Medical Coding*
Medical Billing
Health Information Management
*Online courses available
Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Approvals: Approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
Courses offered:
Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology (B)
Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology (A)
Construction Management (B)
Computer Drafting & Design (A)
Visual Communications (A)
Information Systems Security (B)
Information Technology – Computer Network Systems (A)
Information Technology – Software Applications & Programming (A)
Software Development Technology (A)
Business Administration (A)
Criminal Justice (B)
Criminal Justice (A)
Paralegal Studies (A)
Accredited by: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Courses Offered:
Practical Nurse (C)
Accredited by: Ohio Department of Education, The Higher Learning Commission of The North Central Association
Courses offered:
Accounting Technology (A)
Arts and Sciences (A)
Business Management Technology (A)
Computer Technology (A)
Justice Studies (A)
Legal Assisting Technology (A)
Nursing (A)
Occupational Therapy Assisting Technology (A)
Physical Therapy Assisting Technology (A)
Technical Studies (A)
Accredited by: Ohio Department of Education
Courses offered:
Business Management Technology (A)
Computer Technology (A)
Computer, Office Management, Accounting Technology (COMA) (A)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A)
Early Childhood Education Technology (A)
Horticulture Technology (A)
Human Services Technology (A)
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (A)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (A)
Office Technology (A)
Radiation Therapy Technology (A)
Radiological Technology ( A)
Kent State University - Trumbull Campus
Workforce Development & Continuing Studies
4314 Mahoning Avenue
Warren, OH 44483
Lisa Goetsch, Director
(330) 847-0571
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association
Note: This listing includes both credit and non-credit programs. Some courses are available through admission to Kent State University, and others are offered through KSU Workforce Development & Continuing Studies. Contact the KSU Workforce Development & Continuing Studies office for more details.
Microsoft Authorized iQ Testing Center/MOUS Exams.
Courses offered:
Certified Mechanical Inspector (ASQ)
Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ)
Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ)
Certified Quality Manager (ASQ)
Certified Quality Technician (ASQ)
Certified Reliability Engineer (ASQ)
Certified Software Quality Engineer (ASQ)
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator - MCDBA (Microsoft)
Microsoft Certified Professional – MCP (Microsoft)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer – MCSE (Microsoft)
Accounting Technology (A,C)
APICS: Basics of Supply Chain Management
APICS: Detailed Scheduling and Planning
APICS: Execution and Control of Operations
APICS: Master Planning of Resources
APICS: Strategic Management of Resources
Banking & Finance Technology (A)
Business Management Technology (A,C)
CNC Series: Programming/Operations
Computer Aided Drafting/Design Technician (C)
Computer Technology (A)
Database Administrator (C)
Desktop Publishing (C)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (A)
Entrepreneurship (C)
Environmental Technology (A)
Group Aerobic Certification
High Technology Manufacturing Technology (A)
Human Resources (with Fundamentals of Resource Management and SHRM Learning System)
Industrial Trades Technology (A)
Internet/Advanced Internet (C)
ISQ/QS 9000 Training
Justice StudiesA
Laboratory Technology (A)
Legal Assisting Technology (A)
Microcomputer Applications (C)
MOUS Preparation Courses (MS Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook)
National Electrical Code
Office Technology (A)
OSH Bloodborne Pathogens Requirement
OSHA Ten-Hour Compliance Course
Paralegal Studies (C)
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
Plastics Manufacturing Engineering Technology (A)
Plastics Manufacturing Engineering (C)
Precision Metal Bending Series
Programmable Logic Controllers Series (Allen Bradley and GE FANUC)
Real Estate (including Principles and Practices, Law, Finance, Appraisal and post-licensure for Sales Agents and Brokers)
Robotic Systems (C)
Systems (Industrial) Engineering Technology (A)
Systems Engineer (C)
Welding
Lawrence County Area Vo-Tech School
750 Phelps Way
New Castle, PA 16101 Thomas J Wildauer, Director
(724) 658-3583
Accredited by: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Courses offered:
Business & Management Technology
CAD/CAM
Manufacturing. & Metalworking
Accredited by: North Central Association of Colleges and Universities (NCA)
Ohio Department of Education
Courses offered:
A+ Certified Computer Technician Certification (CompTIA)
Cisco Certification – Semesters 1, 2, 3 (Cisco Systems)
Industrial Automation Maintenance Certification (OSUATI-MCTC)
Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA)
MOUS Certification /Expert Level (Microsoft)
Network+ Certification (CompTIA)
AutoCad I & II
Basic Electricity and Electronics
Boiler Repair and Maintenance
Computer Specialist/Tech Prep (C)
Computerized Accounting Technology with MOUS Excel (C)
Computerized Office Technology
Digital Design/Desktop Publishing
Helpdesk ProfessionalC
Human Resource Topics including Work Keys
Hydraulics – Basic and Advanced
Industrial Electricity and Controls
Information Technology (C)
Machine Trades Apprenticeship Program
Medical Billing/Coding/Secretary/Office Manager (C)
Metal Working and Machinist
Professional Office Assistant with MOUS Word (C)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Individual Industrial Training
National College
3487 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
Kelly Kroboth, Community Resource Coordinator
330-759-0205 ext 306
kakroboth@national-college.edu
Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Received the Certificate of Registration and Program Authorization from the State of Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools
Associate Degree Programs
Business Administration-Accounting
Business Administration-Management
Health Information Technology
Information Systems Engineering
Medical Assisting
Office Technology Professional
Pharmacy Technician
Surgical Technology
Diploma Programs
Accounting
Accounting Office Assistant
Business Administration
Desktop Support
Systems and User Support
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Office Specialist
Certificate Program Phlebotomy
New Castle School of Trades, Inc. Route 422, New Castle-Youngstown Road
Pulaski, PA 16143
Rex Spaulding, Director
(800) 837-8299
(724) 964-8177 fax
Accredited by: Career College Association, Pennsylvania Department of Education, ACCSCT
Courses offered:
Automotive Technology (A)
Building Technology (A)
Combination Welding (C)
Commercial Truck Driving (C)
Electrical Technology (A)
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (C)
Machine Technology (A)
Refrigeration Technology (A)
NewLife Technical Institute
114 West 5th Street
East Liverpool, OH 43920
Donald Bean, Admissions
(330) 386-0445
(330) 385-2672 fax
info@newlife.eduAccredited by: Commission of the Council of Occupational Education
Licensed by: Ohio Board of Career and Colleges Registration 04-07-1725T, Pennsylvania Department of Education, West Virginia Council for Community and Technical Education
Prometric Testing Center
Courses Offered:
Advanced Software Development (D)
Computer Support Technician (D)
Ohio Valley College of Technology P.O. Box 7000
East Liverpool, OH 43920 Debra A. Sanford, President
(330) 385-1070
Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, Ohio Department of Education
Courses Offered:
Accounting Management (A)
Computer Technology: Technical Emphasis (A)
Computer Technology (A)
Dental Assisting (A)
Medical Assisting (A)
Medical Office Administration (A)
Accredited by: Middle States Association
Courses offered:
A+ Computer Repair Certification (CompTIA)
Business Management (A)
Engineering Technology (C)
Human Development and Family Studies (A)
Information Sciences and Technologies (A)
Introductory Computer Programs
Management Information Systems (C)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (A)
Networking Technologies (C)
Office Technology – Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint,Outlook (C)
Paralegal Certificate (C)
Real Estate – Pennsylvania Salesperson Training
Web Professional (C)
Customized Industrial Skills Training in Print Reading, Hydraulics, Pneumatics; Programmable Logic Controllers; etc.
Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing
1100 S. Mercer Street
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-6000
Accredited by: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Courses Offered:
Practical Nurse (C)
Sharon Regional Health System School of Nursing
740 E. State Street
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-3865
Accredited by: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Courses Offered:
Practical Nurse (C)
Accredited by: ACCSCT, CCA, Ohio Department of Public Safety License C541-541, Board of Proprietary School Registration C89-9-1107T
Courses offered:
Diesel Technician
Truck Driver Training
Courses offered:
Tractor Trailer Driver (C) (Day)
Tractor Trailer Driver (C) (Evening)
Michael Piros, Supervisor, Adult Education
Accredited by: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), and Ohio Department of Education
Courses offered:
CFC Certification
Customer Service Specialist Certification
Automotive Service Technology (C)
Computer Training
Drafting/AutoCad (C)
Health Unit Ward Clerk (C)
Hydraulics
Industrial Electricity
Practical Nursing (C)
Medical Assistant (C)
Medical Transcription (C)
Office Technology (C)
Patient Care Technician (C)
Programmable Logic Controllers
Pneumatics
Welding
Accredited by: Career College Association
Courses offered:
Accounting (A,C)
Business Administration (A)
Business Computer Applications (C)
Computer Applications (A)
Computerized Office Specialist (C)
Continuing Education (C)
Executive Secretarial (C)
Legal Secretarial Secretarial (C)
Medical Secretarial Secretarial (C)
Secretarial Science – Word Processing (A)
Secretarial Science (Legal, Medical) (A)
Accredited by: Ohio Department of Education
Note: This listing includes both credit and non-credit programs. Some courses are available through admission to Youngstown State University, and others are offered through YSU Metro College. Contact the YSU Metro College office for more details.
Courses offered:
A+ Certified Computer Technician (CompTIA)
Certified Internet Webmaster (Microsoft)
Certified Purchasing Manager – CPM (NAPM)
Cisco Certified Network Associate –CCNA (Cisco)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer – MCSE - (Microsoft)
Network+ Certification (CompTIA)
Supervisory Management Skills Certificate – (NMA)
Fiber Optic CommunicationsC (Wrightco Technologies)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator – MCSA (Microsoft)
Security+ (CompTia)
AutoCad 2002
Travel Industry Careers – (ICTA)
Medical Transcription
Administrative Medical Specialist
Graphic Design Certification
Digital Design Certification
Multimedia Certificate Program
Advanced Coding for the Physicians Office
Accounting (A)
Business Management (C)
Civil & Construction Engineering Technology (A)
Clinical Laboratory Technology (A)
Computer Information Systems (A)
Computer Technology
Criminal Justice (degrees awarded in Policing, Corrections, and Loss Prevention/Asset Protection) (A)
Dental Hygiene (A)
Dietetic Technician (A)
Drafting & Design (A)
Electrical Engineering Technology (A)
Electrical Utility Technology (A)
Emergency Medical Technology (A)
Entrepreneurship (C)
Finance (A)
Histotechnology (A)
Hospitality Management (A)
Information Technologies (A)
Labor Studies (A)
Lead Abatement and Hazardous Control (C)
Management (A)
Marketing (A)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (A)
Medical Assisting (A)
Paralegal Certificate (C)
Pre-kindergarten (A)
Real Estate (including Principles and Practices, Law, Finance, Appraisal and post-licensure for Sales Agents and Brokers)
Safety & Environmental Training (C)
Social Services Technology (A)
*Listing includes Associate Degree programs awarded by Youngstown State University.
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS College Opportunities On-Line, http://www.nces.gov; individual school websites and catalogs; and interviews with School Administrators, June, 2002.
Associate Degree programs from Kent State University regional campuses (East Liverpool, Salem and Trumbull) and Youngstown State University are included in this listing.
A = Course of study concludes with Associate Degree in one of the following: Associate in Specialized Business Degree, Associate of Applied Business Degree, Associate of Applied Science Degree, or Associate of Technical Study.
C = Course of study concludes with Certificate or Diploma. In most cases, Certificate courses provide required training and coursework for standardized certification tests. Standardized Certification tests are usually administered at specific times and locations.