Orleans Technical College offers job training programs to help people in the Greater Philadelphia area gain the career skills they need to get a job in the building trades and healthcare industries.
Building Trades
- Hands-on career training and career preparation for entry-level positions in: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating; Plumbing and Heating; Building Maintenance; Residential and Commercial Electricity; and Carpentry
- Full-time day classes and part-time evening classes
- Job placement assistance
- Training in use of equipment, machines, and technology
- Personal support including advising, tutoring, and referrals to appropriate resources for assistance with barriers to completion
- Résumé and job interview preparation
- Continuing job search service as a resource to help graduates with job replacement and advancement as needed
- Customized training for businesses
Healthcare
- 25-week program and 5-week externship with employer partners
- Comprehensive classroom training and hands-on practical assignments
- Full-time day classes and part-time evening classes
- Dedicated staff support from application to program completion, including assistance with financial aid and job connections.
- Industry-recognized credentials:
- Certified Medical Assistant-National Healthcare Association (NHA)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician-National Healthcare Association (NHA)
- Certified EKG Technician-National Healthcare Association (NHA)
- CPR/AED Certified for Healthcare Workers (American Heart Association)
Eligibility
Must have a high school diploma or GED and meet minimum score requirements on admissions assessment tests in reading and math.
Cost
Financial aid available for those who qualify; Orleans is approved for veterans’ education benefits.
Location
2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Admissions Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday, Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm
Contact
TEL: 215.728.4700
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.orleanstech.edu
The JEVS Human Services Career and Technical Education Community Project is supported by the United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (US DOL ETA) for an award totaling $1,000,000, with 30% financed with non-government sources.