• Computer data entry
• Basic mathematical calculations on the 10-key or computer
• Meet and greet customers

Employment Opportunities Include:

• Office Assistant/Specialist
• General Secretarial
• Data Entry/Computer Operator

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Keyboarding
• Attention to detail
• Computer software knowledge
• Communication skills

What Else Should Be Considered About This Program or Career Choice?

• Offers good working conditions and hours
• Variety of job responsibilities
• Allows the opportunity to work with a team

Recommended High School Courses:

• Keyboarding                                      Word Processing

• Computer Applications                        Accounting
• Business Math                                   English

Basic Skills Needed in the Program and On the Job

Reading
Textbooks will require students to read, comprehend, and apply applications. 
Tests cover reading material and problems to solve (based on readings).

Language

• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• The ability to proof-read documents.

Math
Business math/calculating skills.

• Accounting courses require a strong business math background.
• Spreadsheets require formula creation.

Thinking Skills

• Students need to be logical and be able to follow instructions or directions.
• Students need to be able to identify and trouble-shoot errors.

Computer

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Graphics/presentations
• Database

Helpful Information For a Student to be Successful in this Program….
Students in the Office Specialist Program should be flexible, should like to work as a team member and enjoy working at the computer.