Walk-in Wednesday Jan 2023
2023-01-25 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States
Stop by (in person!) to our Orleans Technical College facility during our Walk-in Wednesday to see how you can begin your training in the exciting and in-demand building and construction trades. You’ll be able to experience the following all in one trip!

tour our school building
take the entrance test
begin the enrollment process

Our 6-month career training programs are for those who want to use their hands (and minds!) to build, create, renovate and repair. Want to flip homes? Or, would you rather work with contractors in buildings, properties, stores, hotels and more? We provide a practical education to get you to that next stage in your life. And, we assist with your job search, matching you with our employer partners or apprenticeship opportunities in the skilled trades fields.
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Open House 2-11-23
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States
February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month!
What are the benefits of career and technical education? Find out during our Open House. Stop in to learn how our 6-month, hands-on training programs can prepare you to enter a new career in the building and construction trades field. Tour our trades workshops, meet one of our industry-experienced instructors, and discover why technical training is a great avenue for so many adults who want to quickly learn a trade, gain skills, and get right to work. Staff will also be available to answer your questions about enrollment, financial aid, and Orleans Tech’s one-on-one job search assistance for graduates.
Winter & spring classes are enrolling now.

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Start of 6-Month Residential & Commercial Electricity Class
2023-02-27 07:45 - 14:45, 2023-05-23 07:45 - 14:45
Now’s your time! Train for a career beyond the ordinary.
> Schedule a tour with our Admissions Team and get more info about this training program!

Open House 3-11-23
2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States
Ready to start a new chapter in your life? Now is your time.
Stop by Orleans Tech during our Open House to tour our trades workshops and see how YOU can gain hands-on skills that employers are looking for (in just 6 months!). Spring classes are enrolling now.
Staff from our Admissions department will also be available to answer your questions about enrollment, financial aid, and Orleans Tech’s one-on-one job search assistance for graduates.
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Tour & Test: July 2023
2023-07-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States
Stop by (in person!) to our Orleans Technical College facility during our Tour and Test to see how you can begin your training in the exciting and in-demand building and construction trades. You’ll be able to experience the following all in one trip!

tour our school building
take the entrance test
begin the enrollment process

Our 6-month career training programs are for those who want to use their hands (and minds!) to build, create, renovate and repair. Want to flip homes? Or, would you rather work with contractors in buildings, properties, stores, hotels and more? We provide a practical education to get you to that next stage in your life. And, we assist with your job search, matching you with our employer partners or apprenticeship opportunities in the skilled trades fields.
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Building Maintenance Program Begins August 9, 2023
2023-08-09 | Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States
Classes begin on August 9, 2023! Apply Now!
Hands-On Training for a Career Doing Property Repair, Renovations
Learn to Earn. Learn by Doing. Learn a Trade! At Orleans Technical College in Philadelphia, you can complete your training in just 6 or 13 months and take the first step toward an exciting career in Building Maintenance. Our career training course is hands-on so that you gain the skills that employers are looking for!
You can develop a wide range of handy skills—from carpentry, electrical, plumbing, A/C and heating to painting, tiling and appliance repair—needed to maintain and renovate homes, residential properties and commercial buildings. Orleans graduates can enter the field as a maintenance mechanic, handling site operations, in apartment complexes, health care facilities, and industrial establishments.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to apply. A driver’s license is recommended to travel for jobs post-graduation.
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Building Maintenance program teaches diversified skills needed to maintain and renovate commercial and residential properties. Students are taught basic skills in electricity, carpentry, plumbing, heating and air conditioning maintenance. Training also includes painting, papering, and tiling. Students acquire skills in appliance repair, and they receive an introduction to Green Technology and Energy Efficiency in the trades. Students are instructed in safety precautions in the performance of building maintenance tasks, with an emphasis on the proper use of hand and power tools.
Upcoming Classes
6-month day…starts 8/9/23 Apply Now
6-month day…starts 12/7/23 Apply Now
13-month evening…starts 3/4/24 Apply Now
6-month day…starts 4/15/24 Apply Now
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment as maintenance mechanics in apartment complexes, healthcare facilities, industrial establishments, and commercial buildings.
Career Outlook
Building Maintenance SOC: 49-9071.00 CIP: 46.0401
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of general maintenance and repair workers is expected to grow 4 percent from 2019-2029.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook,” 2020 Edition.
Industry Certification
Students in this program are eligible to receive industry-recognized certification from NOCTI upon successful completion of certification exams. Students will be eligible to earn the OSHA-10 safety certification, which is the construction industry recognized credential. https://www.careersafeonline.com/
Student Right to Know
Title I, Section 103 of The “Student Right‐to‐Know and Campus Security Act” (P.L. 101‐542) requires institutions eligible for Title IV funding to calculate graduation rates of certificate‐ or degree‐seeking, first‐time, full‐time students entering that institution, and to disclose these rates to all students and prospective students.
> Click here for the Student Right to Know report

Orleans Tech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and named a 2018 “School of Distinction.”

Tour & Test: August 2023
2023-08-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States
Stop by (in person!) to our Orleans Technical College facility during our Tour & Test to see how you can begin your training in the exciting and in-demand building trades or healthcare industry. You’ll be able to experience the following all in one trip!

tour our school building
take the entrance test
begin the enrollment process

Our 6-month career training programs are for those who want to use their hands (and minds!) to build, create, renovate and repair. Want to flip homes? Or, would you rather work with contractors in buildings, properties, stores, hotels and more? We provide a practical education to get you to that next stage in your life. And, we assist with your job search, matching you with our employer partners or apprenticeship opportunities in the skilled trades fields.
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Residential and Commercial Electricity Program Begins August 28, 2023
2023-08-29
Hands-On Training for a Career as an Electrician
Learn to Earn. Learn by Doing. Learn a Trade! At Orleans Technical College, you can earn your Trades Diploma in just 6 or 13 months and take the first step toward an exciting career in Residential and Commercial Electricity. Our career training course is hands-on so that you gain the skills that employers are looking for!
You can enter the field prepared to keep the power going and handle service wiring from the ground up in residential, commercial, and public establishments. Orleans graduates’ employment opportunities range from electrical installers and troubleshooters, to maintenance and electrical assistants.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to apply. A driver’s license is recommended to travel for jobs post-graduation.
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Residential and Commercial Electricity student will be able to design, install, troubleshoot, replace, upgrade, and maintain electrical equipment in residential and commercial electrical systems per requirements and guidelines mandated by the National Electrical Code. Students are instructed in the identification, care, and proper use of electrical tools and equipment. They learn mathematics for use in the electrical trade. They also study basic theory, electrical control systems, and single-phase and multi-phase electrical motors. Power supplies and power distribution for commercial establishments are taught.
Upcoming Classes
6-month day…starts 8/28/23 Apply Now
13-month evening…starts 11/20/23 Apply Now
6-month day…starts 1/10/24 Apply Now
6-month day…starts 5/16/24 Apply Now
13-month evening…starts 6/11/23 Apply Now
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this course are prepared for entry-level employment as electrical installers and troubleshooters, and as maintenance and electrical assistants in residential, commercial, and public establishments.
Career Outlook
Residential & Commercial Electricity SOC: 47-2111.00 CIP: 46.0302
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of electricians is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook,” 2020 Edition.
Industry Certification
Students in this program are eligible to receive industry-recognized certification from NOCTI upon successful completion of certification exams. Students will be eligible to earn the OSHA-10 safety certification, which is the construction industry recognized credential. https://www.careersafeonline.com/
Student Right to Know
Title I, Section 103 of The “Student Right‐to‐Know and Campus Security Act” (P.L. 101‐542) requires institutions eligible for Title IV funding to calculate graduation rates of certificate‐ or degree‐seeking, first‐time, full‐time students entering that institution, and to disclose these rates to all students and prospective students.
> Click here for the Student Right to Know report

Orleans Tech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and named a 2018 “School of Distinction.”

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Program Begins Sept. 18, 2023
2023-09-18
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating program teaches the skills required to diagnose, maintain, and repair residential air conditioning and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment. Students learn refrigeration through work with freezers, cold rooms, and ice machines. Federal environmental reclamation and recycling standards are taught. In the air conditioning and heating portion of the course, students are taught current technology relating to central air conditioning and window units, heat pumps, gas and oil-fired furnaces, and related ductwork. Principles of alternative energy are taught through radiant heat.
Upcoming Courses
6-month day…starts 9/18/23 Apply Now
13-month evening…starts 11/20/23 Apply Now
6-month day…starts 2/12/24 Apply Now
6-month day…starts 6/25/24 Apply Now

Building & Construction Trades Hiring Fair
2023-09-20 10:00 - 15:00
Attention jobseekers AND small- to mid-size contractors, developers, utilities and service companies looking to hire for positions in the building and construction trades. JEVS Human Services and its career training school, Orleans Technical College, along with the City of Philadelphia and PHDC are hosting a free Trades Hiring Fair.
JOB SEEKERS: Meet employers who have open positions, and will be available to speak to you about career opportunities in the in-demand trades industry. All levels of experience are welcome!
EMPLOYERS: JEVS and PHDC value the trades and want to match you with the best candidates in the region! This event provides hiring managers and business owners the forum to conduct on-the-spot interviews, collect résumés, and discuss opportunities in their growing workplaces. Hosted at JEVS’s Orleans Technical College, home of short-term, employment-focused training programs in various skilled trades.
If you are looking to hire the following positions, this event is for you!
Carpenter • HVAC • Mason • Electrician • Roofer • General Contractor • Plumber • Painter • Laborer or Apprentice • Fabricator • Steamfitters • Heavy Equipment Operator • Journeyman • Finisher • Property/Building Maintenance Mechanic • Site Operations • Project or Service Manager • Welding • Installer • Estimator • Environmental Tech • Security Tech

Walk-In Wednesday
2023-10-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date
Stop by Orleans Technical College for Walk-In Wednesday! See how you can begin your training in the exciting and in-demand building trades or healthcare industry. You’ll be able to experience the following all in one trip!

tour our school building
take the entrance test
begin the enrollment process

Our 8-month and 14-month career training programs are for those who want to use their hands (and minds!) to build, create, renovate and repair. We provide a practical education to get you to that next stage in your life. And, we assist with your job search, matching you with our employer partners or apprenticeship opportunities in the skilled trades fields.
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Carpentry Program Begins November 9, 2023
2023-11-09
Hands-On Training for a Career as a Carpenter
Learn to Earn. Learn by Doing. Learn a Trade! At Orleans Technical College, you can earn your Trades Diploma in just 6 months and take the first step toward an exciting career in Carpentry. Our career training course is hands-on so that you gain the skills that employers are looking for!
You’ll learn construction, installation, and renovation skills for an array of opportunities—inside and out—working with wood and other materials. Students experience building a house to scale, staircase, and full-size deck, as well as tackle framing, drywall, rough and fine finishing, siding, shingle roofing, and door and window installation.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to apply. A driver’s license is recommended to travel for jobs post-graduation.
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Carpentry students learn hands-on new construction skills. They build a house to scale in order to learn framing, drywall, rough and fine finishing, siding, shingled roofing, and door and window installation. Students construct a full size deck and staircase. Training includes blueprint reading, safety practices, and trade mathematics.
Upcoming Classes
8-month day…starts 11/9/23 Apply Now
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment as carpenters, carpentry assistants, carpentry apprentices, maintenance carpenters, finish carpenters, house repairers, door installers, cabinet and trim installers, lay-out workers, framers, assemblers, and woodworkers.
Career Outlook
Carpentry SOC: 47-2031.00 CIP: 46.0201
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of carpenters is projected to grow 8% from 2016 to 2026.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook,” 2019 Edition.
Industry Certification
Students in this program are eligible to receive industry-recognized certification from NOCTI upon successful completion of certification exams. Students will be eligible to earn the OSHA-10 safety certification, which is the construction industry recognized credential. https://www.careersafeonline.com/
Student Right to Know
Title I, Section 103 of The “Student Right‐to‐Know and Campus Security Act” (P.L. 101‐542) requires institutions eligible for Title IV funding to calculate graduation rates of certificate‐ or degree‐seeking, first‐time, full‐time students entering that institution, and to disclose these rates to all students and prospective students.
> Click here for the Student Right to Know report

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Evening Program Begins November 20, 2023
2023-11-20
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating program teaches the skills required to diagnose, maintain, and repair residential air conditioning and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment. Students learn refrigeration through work with freezers, cold rooms, and ice machines. Federal environmental reclamation and recycling standards are taught. In the air conditioning and heating portion of the course, students are taught current technology relating to central air conditioning and window units, heat pumps, gas and oil-fired furnaces, and related ductwork. Principles of alternative energy are taught through radiant heat.
Upcoming Courses
14-month evening…starts 11/20/23 Apply Now
8-month day…starts 1/29/24 Apply Now
8-month day…starts 4/18/24 Apply Now
14-month day…starts 6/24/24 Apply Now

Residential and Commercial Electricity Evening Program Begins November 20, 2023
2023-11-20
Hands-On Training for a Career as an Electrician
Learn to Earn. Learn by Doing. Learn a Trade! At Orleans Technical College, you can earn your Trades Diploma in just 6 or 13 months and take the first step toward an exciting career in Residential and Commercial Electricity. Our career training course is hands-on so that you gain the skills that employers are looking for!
You can enter the field prepared to keep the power going and handle service wiring from the ground up in residential, commercial, and public establishments. Orleans graduates’ employment opportunities range from electrical installers and troubleshooters, to maintenance and electrical assistants.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to apply. A driver’s license is recommended to travel for jobs post-graduation.
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Residential and Commercial Electricity student will be able to design, install, troubleshoot, replace, upgrade, and maintain electrical equipment in residential and commercial electrical systems per requirements and guidelines mandated by the National Electrical Code. Students are instructed in the identification, care, and proper use of electrical tools and equipment. They learn mathematics for use in the electrical trade. They also study basic theory, electrical control systems, and single-phase and multi-phase electrical motors. Power supplies and power distribution for commercial establishments are taught.
Upcoming Classes
14-month evening…starts 11/20/23 Apply Now
8-month day…starts 12/19/23 Apply Now
8-month day…starts 4/18/24 Apply Now
14-month evening…starts 6/24/24 Apply Now
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this course are prepared for entry-level employment as electrical installers and troubleshooters, and as maintenance and electrical assistants in residential, commercial, and public establishments.
Career Outlook
Residential & Commercial Electricity SOC: 47-2111.00 CIP: 46.0302
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of electricians is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook,” 2020 Edition.
Industry Certification
Students in this program are eligible to receive industry-recognized certification from NOCTI upon successful completion of certification exams. Students will be eligible to earn the OSHA-10 safety certification, which is the construction industry recognized credential. https://www.careersafeonline.com/
Student Right to Know
Title I, Section 103 of The “Student Right‐to‐Know and Campus Security Act” (P.L. 101‐542) requires institutions eligible for Title IV funding to calculate graduation rates of certificate‐ or degree‐seeking, first‐time, full‐time students entering that institution, and to disclose these rates to all students and prospective students.
> Click here for the Student Right to Know report

Plumbing and Heating Program Begins November 29, 2023
2023-11-29
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Plumbing and Heating students design and build a fully functional bathroom consisting of toilet, sink, and bathtub. Water and drainage lines are installed, utilizing both hot and cold running water. Hot water heaters—electric, gas, and oil—are installed and serviced. Students are instructed in the installation and repair of forced hot air heaters, related ductwork, and hydronic heaters with radiators or baseboard units. All tasks and instructional activities are performed in conjunction with current municipal codes.
Upcoming Courses
8-month day program begins 11/29/23 Apply Now
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the plumbing and heating field as workers in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. They could serve as heating service technicians and assistant plumbers and pipefitters.

Orleans Technical College Graduation 2023
2023-11-29 19:00 - 21:00

Building Maintenance Program Begins December 7, 2023
2023-12-07 | Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States
Hands-On Training for a Career Doing Property Repair, Renovations
Learn to Earn. Learn by Doing. Learn a Trade! At Orleans Technical College in Philadelphia, you can complete your training in just 6 or 13 months and take the first step toward an exciting career in Building Maintenance. Our career training course is hands-on so that you gain the skills that employers are looking for!
You can develop a wide range of handy skills—from carpentry, electrical, plumbing, A/C and heating to painting, tiling and appliance repair—needed to maintain and renovate homes, residential properties and commercial buildings. Orleans graduates can enter the field as a maintenance mechanic, handling site operations, in apartment complexes, health care facilities, and industrial establishments.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to apply. A driver’s license is recommended to travel for jobs post-graduation.
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Building Maintenance program teaches diversified skills needed to maintain and renovate commercial and residential properties. Students are taught basic skills in electricity, carpentry, plumbing, heating and air conditioning maintenance. Training also includes painting, papering, and tiling. Students acquire skills in appliance repair, and they receive an introduction to Green Technology and Energy Efficiency in the trades. Students are instructed in safety precautions in the performance of building maintenance tasks, with an emphasis on the proper use of hand and power tools.
Upcoming Classes
8-month day…starts 12/7/23 Apply Now
14-month evening…starts 3/4/24 Apply Now
8-month day…starts 4/15/24 Apply Now
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment as maintenance mechanics in apartment complexes, healthcare facilities, industrial establishments, and commercial buildings.
Career Outlook
Building Maintenance SOC: 49-9071.00 CIP: 46.0401
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of general maintenance and repair workers is expected to grow 4 percent from 2019-2029.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook,” 2020 Edition.
Industry Certification
Students in this program are eligible to receive industry-recognized certification from NOCTI upon successful completion of certification exams. Students will be eligible to earn the OSHA-10 safety certification, which is the construction industry recognized credential. https://www.careersafeonline.com/
Student Right to Know
Title I, Section 103 of The “Student Right‐to‐Know and Campus Security Act” (P.L. 101‐542) requires institutions eligible for Title IV funding to calculate graduation rates of certificate‐ or degree‐seeking, first‐time, full‐time students entering that institution, and to disclose these rates to all students and prospective students.
> Click here for the Student Right to Know report

Residential and Commercial Electricity Program Begins December 19, 2023
2023-12-19
Hands-On Training for a Career as an Electrician
Learn to Earn. Learn by Doing. Learn a Trade! At Orleans Technical College, you can earn your Trades Diploma in just 6 or 13 months and take the first step toward an exciting career in Residential and Commercial Electricity. Our career training course is hands-on so that you gain the skills that employers are looking for!
You can enter the field prepared to keep the power going and handle service wiring from the ground up in residential, commercial, and public establishments. Orleans graduates’ employment opportunities range from electrical installers and troubleshooters, to maintenance and electrical assistants.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to apply. A driver’s license is recommended to travel for jobs post-graduation.
Program Objective
Orleans Tech’s Residential and Commercial Electricity student will be able to design, install, troubleshoot, replace, upgrade, and maintain electrical equipment in residential and commercial electrical systems per requirements and guidelines mandated by the National Electrical Code. Students are instructed in the identification, care, and proper use of electrical tools and equipment. They learn mathematics for use in the electrical trade. They also study basic theory, electrical control systems, and single-phase and multi-phase electrical motors. Power supplies and power distribution for commercial establishments are taught.
Upcoming Classes
8-month day…starts 12/19/23 Apply Now
8-month day…starts 4/18/24 Apply Now
14-month evening…starts 6/24/24 Apply Now
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this course are prepared for entry-level employment as electrical installers and troubleshooters, and as maintenance and electrical assistants in residential, commercial, and public establishments.
Career Outlook
Residential & Commercial Electricity SOC: 47-2111.00 CIP: 46.0302
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of electricians is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook,” 2020 Edition.
Industry Certification
Students in this program are eligible to receive industry-recognized certification from NOCTI upon successful completion of certification exams. Students will be eligible to earn the OSHA-10 safety certification, which is the construction industry recognized credential. https://www.careersafeonline.com/
Student Right to Know
Title I, Section 103 of The “Student Right‐to‐Know and Campus Security Act” (P.L. 101‐542) requires institutions eligible for Title IV funding to calculate graduation rates of certificate‐ or degree‐seeking, first‐time, full‐time students entering that institution, and to disclose these rates to all students and prospective students.
> Click here for the Student Right to Know report
