The skills you will gain:
- Management of databases and other office-related information
- How to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and customers
- How to scan, photocopy, fax, type, and file documents.
- Faxing
- Typing
- Filing
The career options you will have:
Most of our Office Administration graduates work full time in schools, hospitals, government agencies, or legal or medical offices. However, nearly every industry needs administrative assistants or secretaries, so the options are endless!
The credentials you will earn:
As a Wilmington Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your job training area. This will set you apart from others in your field and may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
In the Office Administration training area, you can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as Certiport, the national Microsoft training and certification program.
- Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
- IC3 – GS5 Digital Literacy
- Intuit QuickBooks 2016
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Alphabetic Filing
- PowerPoint
The requirements you need to start training:
- Complete the core Job Corps curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Need help meeting one or more of these requirements? Don’t worry! At Wilmington Job Corps, our staff will be with you every step of the way to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.
Meet Your Instructors:
is a military veteran of 30 years and has spent the last 13 years as an instructor at Wilmington Job Corps. His classes include lessons on typing, computer building, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and more.
When it comes time to get a job, our staff will make sure you are connected with local employers. Wilmington Job Corps Office Administration grads have been hired by these featured companies and organizations:
- NERD IT NOW
- Goodwill Industries
- State of Delaware
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