My experience at Fortis has been nothing short of life-changing. Every instructor played a role in…read moreshaping me into the medical professional I am becoming, and I want to acknowledge them individually. Dr. K -- Tough? Absolutely. But every ounce of his toughness came from seeing our greatness before we could see it ourselves. Because of his technique and high standards, I know how to draw blood with confidence. Now that I'm out on externship, I still hear his voice in my head reminding me to stand out, be proficient, and carry myself with professionalism. His approach was never easy, but it was always for the betterment of our success. Ms. Jowers -- Truly the backbone of our program. She works tirelessly around the clock to make sure we're squared away. No matter how busy she is, she always finds time to help students fix errors, understand the process, and keep moving forward. She never wants to see us fail, and her dedication to Fortis, to herself, and to all of her students is unmatched. Ms. Sledge (Program Director) -- She doesn't get nearly the credit she deserves. She is always looking out for her MAs, often putting herself in the line of fire without recognition. She is sharp, has a heart of gold, and genuinely wants her students to excel. She's the type of leader who changes lives quietly but powerfully. Ms. Welch -- Teaches insurance, billing, and coding with the sweetest spirit. Honestly, I despised that class at first, but she never let me give up. She made sure I was prepared for state boards, and even though I don't touch insurance at my externship, I've realized how beneficial it was to learn coding. I'm so thankful for her patience, kindness, and thoroughness. Mr. Ntumi -- Another tough cookie who didn't play about his subject. His brilliance and discipline in teaching anatomy made me retain knowledge I still use today. He set the tone early on: take this seriously, because it matters. His commitment was to our success, and it showed in every lecture and quiz. Overall: My Fortis journey was amazing. As long as you stay focused and driven, you will succeed here. This school sometimes gets a bad rep from people who didn't take it seriously, but for those of us who showed up, did the work, and stayed dedicated -- it was both challenging and fun. I can proudly say I was more than prepared stepping into externship, and I already have opportunities lined up for hire as soon as it ends.

--- **Review: Fortis…read moreCollege** My experience at Fortis College has been extremely disappointing and financially stressful. I believe the school operates with a lack of transparency, structure, and professionalism. To start, there were **hidden and questionable fees** added to my account. I was charged **$500 for a computer I clearly stated I did not need**, yet the charge remained on my account for two months before being removed. In addition, I noticed unexplained "administrative" and "technology" fees that were never properly justified or explained. The academic environment is **disorganized and heavily based on favoritism**. It often feels like students can pass simply by being on good terms with instructors rather than by meeting academic standards. There is little structure, inconsistent rule enforcement, and frequent unprofessional behavior. I personally witnessed instructors speaking negatively about students and even about other staff members. I also experienced and witnessed **deeply inappropriate and offensive comments** from administration. The Dean of Nursing made remarks minimizing the role of LPNs, referring to them as essentially the same as CNAs and implying they are a "cheaper" form of nursing, which was both inaccurate and disrespectful. Additionally, the Dean of Education made an offensive racial comment toward me, referencing "smiling like Asians." As someone who is mixed Asian, I found this extremely inappropriate. I did not report it at the time because the school culture discourages speaking up, and retaliation feels like a real concern. The school president presents himself as approachable, but in my experience, **concerns are consistently redirected back onto the student**, regardless of the circumstances. Accountability is never taken by the institution. Financial aid appears to be the primary focus, and during an internship experience, I overheard administrators speaking negatively about students and each other, as well as discussing financial aid practices that raised serious ethical concerns. The **financial aid office is especially unprofessional and rude**, making an already stressful process even worse. There is one individual in particular who was consistently unpleasant and dismissive during very serious financial discussions. There are also serious concerns regarding **professional boundaries and campus standards**. Multiple male instructors have allegedly engaged in inappropriate relationships with students, and these situations were handled quietly rather than transparently. Despite being advertised as a drug-free campus, I regularly encountered HVAC students smelling strongly of marijuana with no apparent consequences. Lastly, the **nursing program does not adequately prepare students for real-world practice**. Clinical experiences are poorly organized, often consisting of little more than walking around, and there were instances where instructors appeared to falsify clinical hours. Overall, the program felt like a waste of both time and money. I strongly urge prospective students to **research thoroughly and ask detailed financial and academic questions** before enrolling. My experience at Fortis College was not what was promised and left me feeling misled and unsupported.

Joni Nelson interviewed and guided to help set an attainable vocational goal. Her patience,…read morekindness and listening skills are tops! So blessed to have her in my corner.

Do not waste your money. My son paid $17,000 after being promised job placement assistance, and…read morethat never happened. They make big claims, but all he ended up with was a certificate and a pile of debt. You can go to Midlands Tech, take the Welding Trade class, get certified, and if you have a lottery scholarship, it will cover the cost. No one told us this when we switched from Midlands to Arclabs. Taking on $17,000 in student loans for this is outrageous and absolutely not worth it.

great school wonderful instructors. just an amazing place to start your career. very hands on and…read morethey will help you If your struggling

Most amazing experience with the most amazing teachers in life you'll ever encounter with the most…read moreunconditional kind hearts. With out a doubt Gods disciples all of them. I can honestly say I would not still be breathing life without all of these amazing teachers.

Megiddo helped me get a job. It's not an easy program but they know what they are doing.read more

This place falsely advertises what you an able to do with your certificates. Do your research…read morebecause this place is full of lies. Good luck actually talking to the director, because once you call her out on their discrepancies, she cowards away in her office and won't talk to you. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!!!

Patch Career Institute is a practical, viable alternative for any Charleston resident who wants to…read morepursue a medical career at an affordable price and in a much shorter time frame. The Instructors are very knowledgeable, professionals that care about the needs of and future success of each and every student.

Tiffany Burns is so sweet and everyone was so kind when I walked in! Tiff helped me figure out the…read morebest schedule that'd work for me and she made me feel right at home! I felt understood and I felt like I made the best choice choosing Southeastern College. Thank you Tiffany!!

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great place to attend! Flexible class hours and small class…read moresizes so I am not afraid to ask questions and get help.

The school is great, they have plenty of welding booths, access to real world simulator, whether…read moreyou're brand new or just looking to add to your skill set in the welding industry they'll get you right. The Instructors are the Instructors for a reason they'll show you what you need and even show you a trick or two here and there to make sure you come out knowing exactly what you need to get started in your new welding career, the best part is they are predominantly hands on training none of that sitting in a classroom for months before you even look at a weld machine, all in all this is a great place to learn a new trade or even beef up your skill set.

From the owner: Job Placement. Hands-On Training. Easy Application Process. A Family of Alumni! Helping everyone…read morefrom teenagers to entrepures to Veterans. Improve your skills or learn new ones with us. Arclabs offers specialty classes for welders who want to improve their skills or learn about specific procedures or techniques. You don't need to go thousands in debt pursuing a four-year degree at a traditional university to find a great career. Welding offers a quick path to an in-demand trade. Here's a look at why it's a good career choice. We offer a wide range of programs- 280 hour to 1300 hour welder master programs.

A true American establishment that takes pride in teaching the art of Welding to the future…read morebuilders of this great Nation!

From the owner: Job Placement. Hands-On Training. Easy Application Process. A Family of Alumni! Helping everyone…read morefrom teenagers to entrepures to Veterans. Improve your skills or learn new ones with us. Arclabs offers specialty classes for welders who want to improve their skills or learn about specific procedures or techniques. From special seminars like OSHA 10 hour Construction of General Industry, you'll be equiped with the knowledge of your rights as workers, employer responsibilities and how to idenitfy, abate, avoid and prevent hazards at job sites.

Great value on a massage! $30 for a 50 minutes rubdown, no tip allowed - you are just asked to…read morereview the student afterwards. Kim did an awesome job on getting the kinks out of my neck/shoulders, as I work at a desk all week. As others have said, you don't get a private room but you don't really notice anyone around you as people are quiet during their massages. Only drawback was the clocks in each work station, they were ticking loudly which was distracting at times. Hours available on Friday/Saturday only, can only call the week of to schedule appointment. I went at 6:00 and beat the rush, as there were a lot of people in the reception area as I was on my way out.

Bad experience here. I had a massage and evidently fell asleep and drooled on the sheet. The…read moremanager, Anna Azaglo, claimed I had an injury and insisted I get a doctors note that indicated I was healthy enough to come back for future massages. I did as instructed. In fact, my PCP charged me $35 for the letter. I presented it to Anna but she said it wasnt good enough, that I was banned from coming back. I advise never going to this place. Its basically a scam.

This is the best school in the Metro, South Carolina area. It's small class setting and great…read moreatmosphere sets the tone for learning. Then you have Great instructors with wealth of knowledge from a military and civilian standpoint. Well rounded Team for humanity with humility. I recommend this school training any day of the week!!

Best school you could ever go to! Without a doubt recommend they treat you as a person and not just…read moreas a number. Take care about you and I get to know you and they definitely work with you don't go anywhere else.