This program is intended to give students entry-level skills in the following areas:

Word Processing – Students are taught to touch key (without looking) and to produce business-correct documents needed for virtually every workplace. Students will have hands-on experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Accounting – This class will provide students with the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of business operations. Upon successful completion, students will be equipped with the basic skills needed to keep financial records for sales and support occupations as well as their own personal business records.

Desktop Publishing – this class will provide students with the opportunity to learn the use of desktop publishing techniques to enhance business and personal documents. Using Microsoft Office and PageMaker software, students will complete hands-on tasks producing professional documents such as resumes, programs, brochures, newsletters, etc.

Business Math – Students taking this class will learn about money management, including record keeping for cash receipts, cash payments, and check registers. They will prepare reconciliations of check registers and bank statements and learn how to figure gross and net pay, including fringe benefits, overtime, and commissions. Experience preparing balance sheets and income statements will be provided.

  Recommended Academic Courses and Skills:

  Ability to Read, Comprehend, & Write at Grade Level

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