Train for careers beyond the ordinary.
Find Your Path
Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or looking to advance your skills, Orleans Technical College, a program of JEVS Human Services, provides industryleading instruction and resources. Choose the right program for you from options in Building Trades, Construction Management or Healthcare.
Orleans Technical College has provided skills training programs for over 50 years. When you learn with us, you join a dynamic community with over 100 employer partners and growing.
Services & Student Support
At Orleans Technical College, you’ll be surrounded by students who share a common goal: to develop the skills necessary for success in the professional world. You’ll also have the support of instructors and staff who are eager to help you on your journey.
Our Student Services Department offers a variety of services and solutionfocused support to help students succeed, including:
Associate of Specialized Business (ASB) -
Healthcare Building Trades
Building Trades
Our Building Trades training programs teach students the important skills they need to start and succeed in their chosen field. We focus on hands-on learning and practical instruction using the latest tools, equipment, and technology.
Associate of Specialized Business (ASB)Construction Management
This 60-credit evening program operates on a hybrid schedule with online and in-person classes. This program provides students with the technical skills needed to successfully manage a construction project from start to finish. It also offers a comprehensive understanding of a construction manager’s role throughout the building process.
Career Paths
Building Trades Instructor
Construction Administrator/Supervisor
Construction Company Owner
Average Starting Salary
$75,656
Construction Estimator
Site Inspector Surveyor
(Source: Estimated average salary for an Assistant Construction Project Manager, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 2024 )
Skills you will learn:
Blueprint reading
Business Law
Business/Technical Writing
Computer Aid Drafting (CAD)
Estimating
Scheduling
Program Overview:
15 Months - Evening
60 Credits
Hybrid (online & in-person)
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating
Our Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating program teaches the skills to diagnose, maintain, and repair residential air conditioning and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment.
In this hands-on classroom, you will work with freezers, cold rooms, and ice machines. You’ll be taught current technology relating to central air conditioning and window units, heat pumps, gas and oil-fired furnaces, and related ductwork.
Career Paths
HVAC Mechanic
HVAC Technician
Average Starting Salary
$59,810
(Source: U.S. median annual wage for ACRH Mechanics and Installers, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 2024)
Skills you will learn:
Diagnose, maintain, and repair home and commercial HVAC systems.
Install and fix refrigeration units like freezers, cold rooms, and ice machines.
Follow federal rules for environmental safety and recycling.
Work with modern heating and cooling systems, including furnaces, heat pumps, and ductwork.
Program Overview:
8 Month - Day
14 Month - Evening
Building Maintenance
Our Building Maintenance program teaches diverse skills needed to maintain and renovate commercial and residential properties. You will learn basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning maintenance. Training also includes painting, papering, and tiling. You’ll acquire skills in appliance repair and receive an introduction to green technology and energy efficiency in the trades. You’ll also learn safety precautions for building maintenance tasks, with a focus on the proper use of hand and power tools.
Career Paths
Average Starting Salary Maintenance Mechanic
$48,620
(Source: U.S. median annual wage for Building Maintenance Technician, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 2024)
Skills you will learn:
A/C and Heating
Appliance Repair
Carpentry
Electrical
Painting
Plumbing
Tiling
Program Overview:
8 Month - Day
14 Month - Evening
Carpentry
Our Carpentry program offers hands-on training in essential construction skills. Students will build a house to scale to learn framing, drywall, rough and fine finishing, siding, shingle roofing, and door and window installation. Additionally, you will construct a full-size deck and staircase. The program also covers blueprint reading, safety practices, and trade mathematics.
Career Paths
Assemblers
Carpenter
Finish Carpenters
Framers
House Repairers
Woodworkers
Average Starting Salary
$59,310
(Source: U.S. median annual wage for Carpenters, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 2024)
Skills you will learn:
Building a house to scale
Door and Window Installation
Drywall
Framing
Rough and Fine Finishing
Shingle Roofing
Siding
Program Overview:
8 Month - Day
Plumbing & Heating
Our Plumbing & Heating program teaches you how to design and build a working bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub. You’ll learn to install water and drainage lines, using both hot and cold water. The program also covers installing and servicing hot water heaters (electric, gas, and oil). You’ll be taught how to install and repair forced hot air heaters, related ductwork, and hydronic heaters with radiators or baseboard units. All tasks and lessons follow current local building codes.
Career Paths
Assistant Plumber
Heating Service Technician
Pipefitter
Average Starting Salary
$62,970
(Source: U.S. median annual wage for Plumbers, pipefitters, and steam fitters, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 2024)
Skills you will learn:
Installing fixtures
Installing furnaces
Installing water lines
Laying out plumbing systems
Program Overview:
8 Month - Day
14 Month - Evening
Residential & Commercial Electricity
Our Residential & Commercial Electricity program teaches you how to design, install, troubleshoot, replace, upgrade, and maintain electrical systems in homes and businesses according to the National Electrical Code. You’ll learn how to identify, care for, and use electrical tools and equipment properly, as well as the math needed in the electrical trade. You will also study basic electrical theory, control systems, and both single-phase and multi-phase electrical motors.
Career Paths
Electrical Helper
Electrical Installer and Troubleshooter
Maintenance and Electrical Assistant
Average Starting Salary
$62,350
(Source: U.S. Median annual wage for Electricians, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 2024 )
Skills you will learn:
Design electrical systems for homes and businesses
Install electrical systems in homes and businesses
Fix electrical equipment and systems
Replace, upgrade, and maintain electrical systems in homes and businesses
Program Overview:
8 Month - Day
Healthcare
Our Healthcare training programs focus on hands-on practice with the latest technology, equipment, and techniques. They provide students with the essential skills and knowledge to start and succeed in their careers.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Our Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program combines classroom instruction and hands-on practical assignments. You will also have an opportunity to complete onsite externships with employer partners such as Temple Health, Penn Medicine, and Jefferson Health. Your laboratory experience will include hands-on work collecting vital signs, handling EKGs, administering medications, and more.
Career Paths
Clinical Medical Assistants work in a variety of healthcare settings, including doctor’s offices, clinics, and hospitals.
Average Starting Salary
$44,200
(Source: U.S. median annual wage for Medical Assistants, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 2024 )
Skills you will learn:
Vital Signs
Phlebotomy
Medication Administration
EKG
Office Administration
Program Overview:
25 Week - Day
5 Week Externship - Day
Practical Nursing
The 52-week, full-time Practical Nursing (PN) program offers instruction with a mix of classroom, lab, and hands-on clinical experience. You will learn a variety of medical skills, from taking vital signs to giving vaccinations and other injections. To enter the program, you must take the TEAS entrance exam and score at least 48.
Career Paths
Practical Nurses work in a variety of health settings, including doctor’s offices, clinics, and hospitals.
Average Starting Salary
$63,870
(Source: U.S. median annual wage for Licensed Practical Nurses, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 2024)
Skills you will learn:
Nursing Assessment
Medical Administration
Fundamental of Nursing Skills (Trach Care, Foley & IV Insertion, Vital Signs)
Program Overview:
52 Week - Day
Paying for School
Tuition shouldn’t be a barrier to achieving your educational and career goals. We work with each student to assist with financial aid eligibility and resources.
Our Student Financial Aid Team is here to help you:
Understand your financial aid options.
Complete your financial aid forms.
Getting Started
If you’re ready to start or improve your skills in Building Trades, Construction Management or Healthcare, our admissions team will help you through the enrollment process.
Find and apply for grants (money you don’t have to pay back) and learn about student loans (money you do have to pay back).
Schedule an admissions appointment by calling 215-728-4700, emailing info@orleanstech.edu, or scanning the QR code
Career Services Support
While you’re training, our Career Services team is working to connect you with employers looking to hire our graduates!
Career Services support includes:
Resume Development
Interview Prep
Visits to Employers
On-site Positive Recruitments
Read what our graduates say!
For over 50 years, Orleans Technical College has been preparing students for careers. Read about how the lives of our graduates have been impacted:
“My life has been changed forever. It wasn’t just an education that I got here, it was also the friends and relationships that I built here that are lifelong. One of my best friends today was my classmate at Orleans. I left here with a sense of purpose.”
Monte S.
Shaquanna P. Residential and Commercial Electricity ‘21 Clinical Medical Assistant ‘24
“Orleans helped me turn my dream into reality. I always wanted to work in the medical field, but life and barriers got in the way. Now I can say that I am a mother, wife, a graduate, and an employed medical professional.”
Train for a career beyond the ordinary. Apply today!