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 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.

Business Institute of Pennsylvania
335 Boyd Drive
Sharon, PA 16146
http://www.biop.com

Karen Piraneo, Director of Admissions
(724) 983-0711
(724) 983-8355 fax
info@biop.com

Accredited by: ACICS, licensed by Pennsylvania Department of Education, and approved by State of Ohio Board of Proprietary School Registration

Microsoft Authorized Testing Center/MOUS Certification

Certification/Courses offered:
MOUS Certification (Microsoft)

Basic Secretary/Receptionist (C)
Business Administration (A)
Computerized Office Technology (A)
Health Information Technology (A)
Medical Office Assistant (A)
Medical Transcription (C)
Secretarial Science: Executive Administrative Assistant, Medical and Legal (A)

Ronald Schulay, Director
Career & Technical/Adult Support
(330) 744-8700
(330) 744-8705 fax

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

Edna Anderson, Superintendent
(330) 424-9561 ext. 174
(330) 424-4046 fax

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

Irene G. Marburger,Director
(724) 658-9066
(800) 722-6227
marburgeri@eriebcs.com

Accredited by: Career College Association, ACICS, Pennsylvania Department of Education

Courses offered:
Business Administration/Accounting (A)
Business Administration/Marketing & Sales (A)
Business Administration/Travel & Tourism (A)
Computer Science (A)
Medical Coding/Billing Specialist (C)
Medical Transcription (A)
Personal Computers for Business (C)
Secretarial Science (Executive, Legal and Medical (A)

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)

Admissions
330-332-8940

Accredited by: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

Courses Offered:
Practical NurseC

Frank J. Quartini, Director
(330) 270-1600
(800) 832-5001
fquartini@itt-tech.edu

Accredited by: Career College Association
Ohio Department of Education

Courses offered:
Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology (A)
Computer Drafting & Design (A)
Information Technology – Computer Network Systems (A)
Information Technology – Multimedia (A)
Information Technology – Software Applications & Programming (A)
Information Technology – Web Development (A)

Admissions
724-656-4052

Accredited by: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

Courses Offered:
Practical NurseC

Jamie Kenneally, Director
Enrollment Management & Student Service
(330) 385-3805

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)

Dr. Jeffrey Nolte, Dean
(330) 332-0361
nolte@salem.kent.edu

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)

Margaret Croyts, Director
(330) 847-0571
Accredited by: Ohio Department of Education

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

Thomas J Wildauer, Director
(724) 658-3583

Accredited by: State Dept. of Education

Courses offered:
Business & Management Technology
CAD/CAM
Manufacturing. & Metalworking

Charlotte Guest, Director of Adult Education
(330) 729-4100

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

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)

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)

Dr. Fred Leeds – Interim President
(724) 983-2800

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.

Admissions
724-656-6000

Accredited by: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

Courses Offered:
Practical Nurse (C)

Admissions
724-983-3865

Accredited by: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

Courses Offered:
Practical Nurse (C)

Mike Rouzzo, Admissions Director
(330) 538-2216
(800) 475-8337
(330) 538-0609 fax
info@tdds.com

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

Richard A. Sokol, Director
800-786-7527

Courses offered:
Tractor Trailer Driver (C) (Day)
Tractor Trailer Driver (C) (Evening)

New address/phone as of August 1, 2002:
1776 Salt Springs Road
Warren, OH 44481
330-824-2588

http://www.tctc.k12.oh.us

Michael Piros, Supervisor, Adult Education
(330) 847-0503 until August 1, 2002

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

Dennis Griffith, Director
(330) 369-3200

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)

William B. Ashton, Director
(412) 646-2433
(412) 646-0218 fax

Accredited by: Ohio State Board of Proprietary School Registration, PA State Board

Courses offered:
Culinary Arts (C)

Dr. Sandra Stephan, Director
330-965-5800
330-965-5811 fax

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.