About Fortis Institute

Primary Industry: Education & Training

Fortis Institute in Erie is a post-secondary education provider that has achieved significant growth and success by addressing the critical needs of area employers. Fortis Institute’s campus at 5757 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506, offers numerous career-focused diploma and degree programs that include the fields of: Medical Assisting, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Networking, Cosmetology Welding Technology, Welding & Fabrication Technology, Construction Management and HVAC-R.

Designated a Pearson VUE Testing Center, Fortis Institute in Erie administers GED tests along with licensing and certification testing for its allied health, nursing and skilled trade graduates. The campus also serves as a convenient test facility for a full range of area businesses needing staff and employees to be licensed or certified/re-certified. For consumer information and details about specific campus programs, call 814-838-7673.