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Queens native takes final exam, begins career next day

In February, “Daniel Joseph took his final stenotype exam, demonstrating his ability to type at a speed of at least 225 words per minute on a stenotype machine,” reported a story sponsored by Plaza College, based in Queens, N.Y. “The next day, Mr. Joseph began his career as a court reporter at American Stenographic.”

The article relates how Joseph learned about the profession, progressed through school, and met the challenges of learning to write at 225 words per minute. The story also related details about his internship with American Stenographic, where he eventually was given a permanent position.

Asked if he would recommend the career to family and friends, Joseph replied: “Absolutely!”