High Tech North

The purpose of the program is to prepare students for employment in the office support services industry as (a) general office clerks, (b) secretaries, (c) administrative support and personnel and/or (d) administrative assistants. The content includes the use of technology to develop high-level skills in computer/ business software applications, office document production, and communication skills.

This program concentrates on developing a broad foundation of skills expanding the traditional role of the Secretary. The content includes the use of technology to develop skills, office procedures specific to the office environment, transcription of documents from machine dictation, and the production of quality work in an efficient manner using the advanced features of business software applications.

In this course you will:

Complete in one school year (1050 hours)

Learn the latest Software Applications:
- Microsoft Office 2007
  - Word Processing - Word 2007
  - Spreadsheet - Excel 2007
  - Presentation - PowerPoint 2007
  - Database - Access 2007
  - E-Mail - Outlook 2007
  - Operating System - Windows XP
- Certification
  - (Microsoft Office Specialist) Test Preparation
Learn General Office Skills:
- Keyboarding
  - Document Production
  - Typing Speed and Accuracy
- Proofreading and Business English
- File Management
- Calculator Techniques
- Telephone Techniques
Learn Administrative Office Skills:
- Advanced Document Production
Learn Employability Skills:
- Resume Preparation
- Letter Of Application
- Application Techniques
- Follow-up Letter
- Interview Techniques
- Job Search
- Portfolio Development

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For additional information contact the instructor, Melody Allen at email address:

MelodyMA@LeeSchools.net

Mission Statement:

Description:

In this course you will: