CCAC to offer free introductory court reporting course
The Community College of Allegheny County is offering a free “Introduction to Court Reporting” course this summer.
Students are required to register to attend the three-week course. Classes will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. June 19, June 26 and July 10 and from 10 a.m. to noon on June 22, 29 and July 13 in Room 436 of Milton Hall at the Allegheny Campus. Parking is free.
The course was launched by Project Steno to offer a basic introduction to court reporting. After completing the free course, students are eligible to apply for tuition assistance to attend CCAC’s fall court reporting class beginning on Aug. 19.
CCAC professors Mary Beth Johnson and Barbara Lightcap will teach the course.
In addition to transcribing legal proceedings for courts and legislatures, court reporters, also known as captioners and stenographers, caption major sporting events and other broadcast television shows for persons who are hard of hearing.
CCAC graduate Nathan Sibley is the main captioner for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Court reporters are also in high demand across the nation. According to the National Court Reporters Association, there are currently 5,500 unfilled job openings.
For more information or to register, contact Mary Beth Johnson at mjohnson@ccac.edu or 412-237-2748.
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