Altierus Career College
MISSION
Altierus Career College is a non-profit, post-secondary career and technical school system with a campus in the Norcross area. Part of ECMC Education, the system represents an ‘innovation school model’ that seeks to transform the educational experience for the benefit of learners and employers alike. Modern facilities with professional-grade labs, a blended hands-on and online training format, along with support services that span the student journey are designed to maximize learning and lead in industry outcomes. From initial career planning through placement, we help students prepare for—and succeed in—high-growth, in-demand occupations. In collaboration with employers and community partners, we seek to pioneer new educational pathways that help bridge our nation’s skills gap.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with disabilities
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Unemployed individuals
Youth Population
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Needs assistance to gain employment
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- Barrow County
- Butts County
- Cherokee County
- City of Atlanta
- Clayton County
- Cobb County
- Coweta County
- DeKalb County
- Douglas County
- Fayette County
- Forsyth County
- Fulton County
- Fulton County - North Fulton
- Fulton County - South Fulton
- Gwinnett County
- Hall County
- Henry County
- Newton County
- Paulding County
- Rockdale County
- Walton County
Eligibility Restrictions
High School diploma or GED is required before enrollment.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Financial planning education
- Internships and co-ops
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Mentoring
- On the job training
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Resume development
- Varied job search and placement services
Post-employment Services
- Career development services
- Job performance coaching
- Mentoring
- Post-placement follow-up
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Case management
- Funding
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Basic financial education
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Dealing with diversity
- Decision making
- Emotional intelligence
- Goal setting
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal branding
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Industry Recognized Credentials
- American Academy of Professional Coders - Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- American Academy of Professional Coders - Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
- American Association of Medical Assistants American Medical Certification Association - Certified Medical Assistant
- American Heart Association (AHA) - Heart Saver CPR AED
- American Medical Technologists - Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- American Red Cross - CPR
- American Red Cross - CPR | BLS Certification
- Building Performance Institute - Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional Certification
- Dental Assisting National Board - Certified Dental Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB); Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT)
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
- Offices of Dentists
- Offices of Other Health Practitioners
- Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Building Equipment Contractors
- Offices of Physicians