Human Services
Ready to change lives? Looking for a career as a social worker assistant? Take the first step toward a career where you can make a positive difference in people's lives every day with our 6-month training program in Human Services at Orleans Technical Institute. Graduate with the skills and qualifications to succeed in this rewarding profession. > Go to Program Overview
Human services workers are:
- Essential to Communities: Learn how they provide a wealth of important services to people of all ages, cultures, abilities, and backgrounds
- Professional Helpers: See how the field provides social, educational, psychological and rehabilitative support to individuals in need
- Social Problem-Solvers: Find out how YOU can develop the skills to work with youth, seniors, individuals in recovery, victims of violence, people transitioning to work and more!
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of social and human service assistants is expected to grow by nearly 23 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook," 2010-11 Edition.
Gainful Employment Information
Human Services SOC: 21-1093.00 CIP: 44.0000
Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program: Social and Human Service Assistants
> COST
Q: How much will this program cost me?
A:
Tuition and fees: $9,900
Books and supplies: $520
On-campus room and board: Not offered
> FINANCING
Q: What are the median loan debts for graduates of this program?
A:
Federal loans: $4,102
Private educational loans: $0
Institution financing plans: $0
> SUCCESS
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
The program is designed to take 6 months during the day
The program is designed to take 13 months during the evening
44 students graduated from this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
42 students graduated from this program in normal time between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011
95% of graduates from this program finished in this time.
Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The job placement rate for students who completed this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 is 51%
