Adult career center to host open house Tuesday
In-Demand jobs week showcases the jobs, industries and skills that are in high demand across the state and in this region.
The MCCTC adult career center is holding an open house to let people see what it has to offer.
You can tour the school's labs and facilities, plus meet the instructors. The Adult Career Center will showcase its welding, automotive technology, medical assistant, plus EMT and fire programs. You can even learn about a couple new ones.
'Hannah E Mullins School of Practical Nursing is relocating to our campus,' said Jodi Glass, recruiting and marketing coordinator. 'So they will be here to discuss the practical nursing program. And then also we have a new vet assistant. So those that are interested in working with animals: veterinary assistant is now enrolling now for fall.'
The Open House starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the MCCTC Adult Career Center in Canfield.
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