At FORTIS, students are provided the skills and training needed to enter careers in industries that have employment opportunity over time. What industries you ask?  FORTIS offers career education and training programs in the nursing, healthcare, medical, dental, business, information technology, skilled trades, massage and cosmetology career fields.  That makes Fortis a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes with a wide variety of educational choices! 

FORTIS provides education and training for qualified applicants with the desire to better their career opportunities regardless of previous educational background. Now with forty-two FORTIS campus locations across the country in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia, more students have the opportunity to experience the FORTIS Difference! 

Employment prospects for nurses in the US are expected to continue to be very strong since job opportunities for skilled nurses are anticipated to grow at a much faster rate than the average.  According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 736,000 new nurses will be needed nationally between 2008 and 2018.

There has never been a better time to have a career in nursing.  With an aging population and longer life expectancies, the outlook is excellent for the nursing field.  Choose a FORTIS nursing education to start your career as a nurse.

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Programs vary by campus

Being a Dental Assistant or a Dental Hygienist offers you a great career working with dentists and helping people. A dental career will allow you to interact with many people and get the opportunity to participate in various dental procedures. Those who chose to enter the dental assisting and dental hygiene professions will participate in providing dental care as well as comfort to patients. Dentists are expected to hire more Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists to perform routine tasks so dentists may devote their time to more complex procedures.

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Now is a great time to take your first step toward a rewarding career in the healthcare field by contacting FORTIS. As U.S. population ages and as the medical industry expands because of technological advances, the demand for skilled healthcare professionals at all levels continues to grow. Today, 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations nationally are healthcare related according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

If you want a satisfying job in a field where you know you can make a difference and you can feel good about improving people's quality of life, then a medical career may be the right fit for you. Take the time to do research because there are a wide variety of career opportunities in the healthcare industry, from medical assisting to radiologic technology to health information technology to medical billing and coding –  to name a few popular career paths.

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Choosing the right school to pursue a business or professional education is an important decision because attending business school can prepare you for any of a variety of careers. As a graduate from a FORTIS business program, you can be prepared for entry-level positions in traditional business fields such as management, marketing, accounting, business administration or human resources. 

Those with the ambition and discipline to complete a FORTIS business, paralegal or criminal justice progam will have the chance to discover rewarding opportunities for advancement in these fields as their careers progress over time.  A good education opens doors in almost any industry or organization for the person with the right skills.

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Information Technology is a fast paced, fascinating and rewarding career field for those with an interest in programming, computer systems, database infrastructure and networking software and design.  If you have a desire to install and service the IT and data infrastructures required to run a business today, then FORTIS can train you for entry-level positions in Information Technology.  IT drives the software and hardware that improve the productivity of almost every worker in every industry.  Everybody benefits from the advantages of information technology.

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Are you mechanically inclined?  If you enjoy discovering practical solutions and if you want a career working with your hands, then consider career training in the Skilled Trades at FORTIS.  The rapid advance of technology will continue to spur opportunities for those educated in the Skilled Trades.  You can chose to pursue a trade that can be mastered such as being a welder or an electrician.   Or you can chose a route to learn the skills to install, service and repair HVAC equipment and the temperature control machinery used in residential, commercial and industrial heating and cooling systems.

One advantage of working in the trades is the opportunity to work on your own schedule and be your own boss. Those who finish an education in the skilled trades at FORTIS may become subcontractors or even open their own business. If the 9-to-5 office gig doesn't appeal to you and if you want a career working in the field, then you may enjoy the independence that comes with being a skilled tradesman.

If you like helping others look their best, then you know how good you feel when you see the smiles on their faces.  Now imagine making a career doing what you love to do.  Beauty and Wellness is a growing industry - and you can join in the growth trend by enrolling at FORTIS!

Whether you choose to use creative flair behind a chair in the salon; own your own salon or spa business; or opt for the excitement of a career in fashion or product education, a FORTIS education can help you reach your artistic, technical, and lifestyle goals.

Learn more about our beauty and wellness programs.

At FORTIS, our students get the skills and training needed for their careers. FORTIS College provides continuing education courses for anyone, usually regardless of previous experience. Get the opportunity to receive personalized attention from an experienced instructor to help you achieve continued success in your career and educational goals.

Many Fortis campuses provide training recognized by the American Heart Association in continuing education courses such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Life Support (PALS). FORTIS also offers NAEMT training in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), and our Department of Transportation certifications include Flight Physiology, Advanced Airway Support, and 12 Lead EKG.

Students can take continuing education courses to prepare to be a Nurse’s Aide at many Fortis campuses. In some states these are called STNA or State Tested Nursing Assistant courses while in others, the course is known as CNA for Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant.   Becoming a nurse’s aide can be a very rewarding.

Are you looking for continuing education to learn Phlebotomy?  Many Fortis campuses offer courses to prepare students to become a Phlebotomist. Develop a working knowledge of collecting blood with emphasis on patient safety, quality assurance and standard precautions.

Some Fortis campuses offer continuing education courses to prepare students to become an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA). The duties of an EFDA can and will vary by state so please check with your local Fortis campus for details on the EFDA course offered.

Continuing education courses vary by campus