Options for pursuing a foreign language education are limited in Orlando. Only one college in the city offers language degree programs. The University of Central Florida is a four-year public university offering programs in foreign languages, French, Spanish and teaching English as a second language.
The economic outlook is strong for future employment in Orlando. The overall employment rate is expected to grow by 21% by the year 2012. The fast growth of Orlando will result in additional job opportunities for people with a foreign language degree. Employment opportunities for interpreters and translators are expected to grow by 25% by the year 2012. Jobs for foreign language and ESL teachers are expected to grow by 30% during the same time period.
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