is the Office Administration instructor at Atterbury Job Corps and was a career transition specialist prior to this position. In her classroom, she teaches students skills such as digital responsibility and citizenship, operating systems and networks, and information processing. Students also obtain Microsoft Office certifications in Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Her mission at Job Corps is to help students grow and progress through their training area and to help them transition into college, the military or the workforce with the credentials and certifications they need to be successful in their chosen career paths.
Office Administration
On the job you will ...
- Manage databases, records and documents
- Schedule meetings and send communications via e-mail
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Prepare memos, invoices or reports
- Communicate with team member or clients over the phone, via e-mail or in person
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most Office Administration graduates go to work full time in both large and small offices. Although secretaries and administrative assistants work in nearly every industry, many are concentrated in schools, hospitals, government agencies, and legal and medical offices.
The credentials you will earn ...
In the Office Administration training program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations.
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
- Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
- Passing scores on all written and performance tests
- Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
- Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements
Learn how to perform crucial daily tasks to make sure a business is organized and successful.
Finance and Business
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In Office Administration, you will manage databases, records and documents.
