Upcoming Events

Walk-in Wednesdays in July & August at Orleans Tech
Come visit Orleans Tech on Wednesdays in May and June between 9am-7pm to tour the school, meet with an admissions rep and get answers to your financial aid questions. No appointment necessary!

Saturday, August 14 at 10am -- Court Reporting Open House

Register by calling 215-728-4426

Learn more about training for a career in Court Reporting, which offers career longevity, secure job market, flexible schedules, independence, prestige, and exciting work environments.

 

News & Newsworthy

From Deployment to Re-employment: Orleans Opens Doors for Vets

Dozens of military servicemembers and vets have taken advantage of the job training
programs provided at JEVS’ OrleansTechnical Institute as part of their education
benefits. Orleans continues its commitment to those transitioning to civilian life and employment through a recent initiative with U.S. Representative Allyson Schwartz (13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania). In recognition of Veterans' Day, Schwartz held her annual Veterans’ Resource Expo at OrleansTech. More than 200 people attended the event,which featured more than 20 national and local organizations, including federal agencies and non-profit organizations, to provide one-on-one information and resources to vets on employment and training, services available, and benefits assistance.

Adding 6th Trades Training Program to Course Offerings

Orleans has added a sixth training program to its successful line-up of building trades offerings. The school began a six-month Telecommunications Technician training program in June 2009 to teach students the technical skills to install residential and commercial communications cable and equipment.Check out our new campus in Northeast Philadelphia! Read more...

Orleans in the News

"Call Her Mrs. Fix It": Article about Orleans' Women in Trades

"Building for the Future": Article about Orleans Telecommunications Technician Grads

"The Ultimate Texters ": TV story about Orleans Court Reporting Program

"Resident Finds New Career as Court Reporter": Article about an Orleans Court Reporting Grad

Orleans  Receives Encore Opportunity Award

JEVS Human Services was presented with the prestigious 2009 Encore Opportunity Award by Civic Ventures, a national think tank on baby boomers, work and social purpose.This award, sponsored by the MetLife Foundation, honors eight employers nationally in the nonprofit and public sector with effective strategies for engaging experienced adults over 50 inmeaningful “second careers.” The award recognizes Orleans Technical Institute, where more than half of the roughly 120 employees are 50-plus. In addition, the school helps the instructional staff, most of whom are former trades peoplewith decades of experience, transfer their skills to the classroom and offer a unique experience to students.