Career Overview: Would you like to play an important role in health care and work with a diverse group of patients? If you’re comfortable with blood, needles, attention to detail and can communicate well, employment in this area is expected to grow and has been ranked as one of the top 100 jobs by US…
Read MoreWhat does a medical record and health information technician do? Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, commonly referred to as health information technicians, organize and manage health information data. They ensure that the information maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper files and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code…
Read MoreThe Fostoria Learning Center recently welcomed 50+ Seniors from both Fostoria Junior Senior High School and Lakota High School for a Career Exploration Day. Students were able to find out more about the trainings they can take at the FLC and about careers with local employers. A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our College…
Read MoreWhat does a medical assistant do? Medical assistants work alongside healthcare providers in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities such as medical offices and clinics. They are cross trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. What types of services does a medical assistant provide? Greet patients Answer phones Schedule appointments Arrange lab and diagnostic testing Check…
Read MoreStart your career as an STNA at the Fostoria Learning Center in Fostoria, Ohio. You can receive your training and certification in just 5 weeks!
Read MoreWhat is a Welder? Welding is a career rich in history and goes back as far as 4000 BC to an era known as the Bronze Age, which originated in Egypt. Today, almost every industry needs welders, and if you don’t want to work in a shop or on a production line, there are welding…
Read MoreOur Electrical Apprenticeship programs are run through ABC Northwest Ohio Chapter and take place at the Fostoria Learning Center. We have a huge space where students carry out practical training on electrical equipment — we thought we’d share some behind-the-scenes photos of our second year Electrical Apprentices in the classroom. Electricians plan the electrical systems for…
Read MoreWhat do Forklift Operators do? Forklift Operators move materials around warehouses, factories, construction sites, storage yards, and other large sites. Depending on the location you’re working at will determine the type of forklift truck you’ll operate — if you’re working in a warehouse facility chances are you’ll drive an industrial electric or gas powered truck. You’ll…
Read MoreWhat is a Mechatronics Technician/Engineer? The field of mechatronics is very broad and combines electronic, mechanical, computer and control skills. Wherever there is automation you’ll find jobs that include robot installation and maintenance, automation equipment installation, troubleshooting and maintenance and PLC programming. You’ll know how to install, maintain and repair the mechanical, controls, fluid power systems,…
Read MoreWhat is Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)? MLTs perform a wide variety of laboratory tests which aids the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Medical Laboratory Technicians provide compatible blood components for transfusion, perform chemical analysis of body fluids, classify blood cells, and identify microorganisms. They work in a variety of settings such as…
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