Course Description:

A one-year program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a business office. Students will use personal computers to increase keyboarding speed and to acquire a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will learn to format letters, reports, tables, and other correspondence in mailable form, using correct grammar and spelling.

Students will also work on instructional tasks involving critical thinking and decision making in typical office situations. Employability skills of good attendance, responsibility, and professional dress are emphasized. Job search and interviewing skills are also covered in this course.

Communitty Classroom: An integral part of this course is being assigned to a business office for actual experience. This is a non-paid internship, and students must provide their own transportation.

Special Requirements:

Typing 25 WPM