2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia PA 19114

The Orleans technical institute, founded in 1974, is a technical institution offering numerous programs in a variety of occupational disciplines. Programs areas offered at the Orleans Technical Institute include court reporting, human services and building trades. The program courses are offered both in the evening as well as in the day which provides added flexibility and convenience for students. The Building Trades division offers a diverse range of programs including carpentry, building maintenance, plumbing, heating and more.

The Orleans Technical Institute is located the scenic city of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Each program offered at Orleans Technical offers an individual curriculum and time schedule. Through the court reporting program, Orleans Technical students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in areas such as medical and legal terminology, court reporting procedures and more. Through the 39 semester credit hour human services program, students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in areas such as the welfare system, mental health, counseling and much more.

In addition to the comprehensive curriculum offered at the Orleans Technical Institute, students can also take advantage of activities in and around the city of Philadelphia. The historical city of Philadelphia offers a wide variety of recreational, cultural and historical attractions. The city is home to major historical landmarks and attractions such as Independence Hall, the Liberty, Bell, major museums such as the Philadelphia Museum of art and more. South Street offers ethnic restaurants, unique shopping and much more.

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The Orleans Technical Institute offers numerous forms of financial aid to students including grants, scholarships and more.

The Orleans Technical Institute offers graduates with the benefit of job search assistance.

According the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Court reporters median annual earnings were $45, 610 in May of 2006 with the highest paid 10% earning more than $77,770."

Students can take advantage of experienced and knowledgeable faculty at the Orleans Technical Institute.

Among the fast growing professions are "court reporters, which is projected to grow more than 24% from 2006-16 by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics which is considered much faster than average."

Students in the buildings trades program may have the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience in their field through community organizations.

Orleans Technical Institute is accredited by the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges of technology.

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