Description:
The Business Office Assistant program is a 2-year class designed to prepare students to handle the office tasks of any company -in the office or remotely- for diverse employment opportunities in a variety of business office facilities. Students will learn office skills necessary to organize a company’s records, maintain workflow, and keep the company in legal compliance. Office procedures learned include business office software, records maintenance, communication, social media marketing, finance, maintaining inventory, as well as office terminology and documents for insurance, real estate, and legal businesses. Additionally, professional communication, scheduling, filing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and staffing are objectives taught in the program. Students will gain valuable knowledge by participating in work-based education in several types of business offices such as human resources, customer service, ethics, and the abilities needed to be successful citizens and employees. Students are prepared to go to work upon completion of the program in any office setting.
Hours:
Morning session – 8:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon session – 12:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Career Major Name: Business Office Assistant
Clock Hours/Weeks of Instruction: 900/34
Normal Completion Time: 34 weeks for full-time status
College Credit:
Prior Learning Assessment
Required Courses:
Career Opportunities:
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Application Process:
High school students see your home school counselor
Adults contact Mid-America recruiters 572-215-2060
Average Salary:
$30,000-$47,300
Accreditation:
OSBCTE (Oklahoma State Board of Career & Technology Education)
Certifications:
ODCTE Competency Certification
Microsoft MOUS Certification
**CTSO: SkillsUSA
**Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)