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What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part was working with the students. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part was not getting paid for the hours worked. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
At first glance it looks like a nice environment; however, many of the classrooms needed to be painted and the chairs were filthy. Instructors have to move from classroom to classroom each day, which means they have to store their books, materials, coats, etc.  in lockers. 
Also, the director of education determines how much an instructor gets paid each pay period regardless of what the time clock indicates. (Employees are required to clock in and out, but they are not paid for classroom prep time, staying late to talk to a student, or even providing requested information to a staff member.)

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day was a five-hour shift from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm without a break for lunch, followed by a ten-hour shift the next day with a break for lunch at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm.

Great place as long as you don't need or want health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a pay raise ever, and a guarantee of scheduled hours. The hours you work depend upon the enrollment of adult students. This can be a feast of famine scene,. The director of education is a wonderful person who tries hard to take care of staff and students. The head of their student services is another great person who cares deeply for students, especially veterans. Unfortunately the owners of this facility tend to be miserly with pay, would rather pay a fine than give health insurance, and are worth millions (see the new pool they paid for Mercyhurst prep). It is almost impossible to get then to approve new equipment, computers, or supplies. Forgot the desks and chairs, they are all falling apart. So, if none of the above bothers you, go right ahead and apply.

This is my first teaching job, and the other instructors along with the administration have made the transition so much easier than I expected. From the start, everyone has been welcoming and supportive, which really helped me build confidence. The environment is team-oriented and collaborative. There’s always someone willing to answer questions or share advice. The administration is approachable and open to feedback, which makes it easier to do your job and feel heard. The work can be fast-paced and teaching definitely comes with challenges, but the expectations are clear and fair. What I appreciate most is that effort and reliability don’t go unnoticed. There are real opportunities to build skills and grow if you put in the work. Overall, it’s been a great place to start my career, and I feel proud to be part of this workplace.

If you love interacting with people who want to help others create a more positive future, then this is the place for you! The culture has developed to place value on people and continuing to improve employee benefits. A four-day instructional week is amazing! Individuals are encouraged and applauded to make a positive impact on our students as they grow and learn. Seeing students graduate is the most rewarding part of the job of an instructor at EIT.

EIT is enjoying growth and demonstrates a real commitment to student achievement and employee satisfaction. Management takes time to listen to students and faculty and to make program improvements.  The most enjoyable part of the work is witnessing student success as they develop their skills and abilities. 

Recent changes have brought healthcare benefits for employees which is a sign that the school values its personnel. 

Some students and staff made it easy and fun to be there, otherwise not a great place to work. A lot of favoritism among Director of Education and other Instructors. No room to advance, this would be a stepping stone for anyone who wants to teach. You don't even need a degree to teach there which is a joke.

Low pay that's hardly "competitive." Upper Administration takes advantage of and overloads good employees, pushing them right out the door. No retirement benefits, even though the job ads say otherwise. The instructors are great, but the culture created by the "leaders" of this school is very unfavorable. If you value yourself, look elsewhere. 

This was a fantastic job to have when I first started here. Since then, governtment funding has ceased for displaced workers and enrollment has taken a significant drop for the electrical field, which in turn has caused the available teaching hours to decrease.

EIT is a little recognized educational resource that is positioned to meet the demands of our regional skilled trades workforce. Student success and achievement drive our work and watching students grow and develop into competent and confident tradespeople make working here great! Colleagues work well together and overall, it's chill. 

Lower wage for females, no benefits, paid time off if you get and remain full time.
No advancement, lack of management and if you are liked you are favored and excell! Question policy etc you remain at bottom of pile

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Instructor 1 salary reported	$23.00 per hour
Hvac technician 2 salaries reported	$22.25 per hour
Computer instructor 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Admission representative 1 salary reported	$46,000 per year
Recruiter 2 salaries reported	$47,500 per year

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