Bramson ORT College
69-30 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY, 11375-4239 - 
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School Notes Overview:
ORT Operations USA is the programmatic arm of its sponsoring organizations, American ORT and Women's American ORT. Among ORT's USA activities, it currently provides two post-secondary technical schools and a junior college at locations in California, Illinois and New York. It also maintains Computer centers in Florida, Ohio and Georgia. In addition, ORT provides an extensive collection of Internet and multimedia resources dedicated specifically to the use of technology in Jewish education. The focus is on the use of state-of-the-art technology and methodology in all aspects of education, with a special emphasis on Judaica. ORT is particularly proud of its educational materials and programs related to teaching about modern Israel, Hebrew language instruction, and Holocaust Studies. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Queens County, NY | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 516 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 24 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 540 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 88% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 84% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,093 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 65% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,510 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 55% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,785 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 1% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,413 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- The ORT Resource Center also sponsors national and international activities and student competitions to encourage the use of technology in teaching about, and learning about, our Jewish heritage. Through teacher-training seminars and workshops, the Center also provides curriculum and technical assistance to Jewish educators. The center's goal is to instruct educators in the most effective educational use of computer hardware, multimedia software, and the Internet.
- Bramson ORT College is interested in total education of each student. Student support programs and services are offered to help students achieve the goals that are essential to their educational, career and personal development.
- The College admits students with a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma who seek challenging careers in Accounting, Business Management, Computer Technology, Electronics Technology, and Office Technology.
- Profile last updated: 12/02/2008.
In the News:
- Bramson lands $5K grant for digital classes (YourNabe.com)
posted on December 24, 2009 at 08:12:53 am
As President Barack Obama’s administration pushes for the widespread conversion of paper health records to electronic ones, it will be imperative for employees in medical offices to be trained in the new technology — and Bramson ORT in Forest Hills is readying its students for the change. - 171 graduate from Bramson ORT (YourNabe.com)
posted on July 1, 2009 at 04:39:10 pm
They hailed from all different backgrounds — a veterinarian from Albania to a mother from Far Rockaway— but for one night the students from Bramson ORT College in Forest Hills all had something in common: They were graduating and despite tough economic times shared a hope the degree would bring them the future about which they once only dreamed.
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