| Goal |
This program will prepare students for entry-level employment as an Office Assistant. |
| Compentencies |
Upon successful completion of the program students will have demonstrated skill in the areas of:
- Keyboarding
- Word Processing
- Data Base
- Windows
- Receptionist Skills
- Leadership
- Job Skills
- Career Skills
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| Career Ladder |
- Receptionist
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Executive Secretary
- Office Manager
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| Description |
The Pathways to Employment Office Information Systems Specialist /Receptionist program is a fourteen week course of study which incorporates three integrated components-human resources (employability and life skills), basic skills (reading, math, and communications skills), and the job skills necessary for working as an office assistant/receptionist. |
| Employment Opportunities |
Businesses partnering in the Pathways to Employment program have agreed to give consideration for employment to program participants. In addition, in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area there is a strong job market for job titles related to office information systems specialist/receptionist |
| Program Content |
This program integrates instruction in the areas of: basic skills for Office Information Systems Specialist/Receptionist (reading, communications, & math), employability and life skills, keyboarding, receptionist skills, word processing, data base, and windows.
- GED 6006002-21 Career Skills
- HRD 6001 Job Readiness
- OST 131 Keyboarding
- OST 136 Word Processing
- OSX 7133 Receiptionist Skills
- CIS 112 Windows
- CIS 154 Database
- FAP 7003 Leadership
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| Requirements / Prerequisits |
A High School diploma is recommended but not required. CPCC placement tests are required in Reading and English; scores are suggested to be at 10.0 grade level. |
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