Purpose
The Clerical Assistant Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in an office. Keyboarding, filing, word processing, administrative support technology, and general education courses provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for performance in today’s automated office.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the fundamental accounting concepts and principles that governs the accounting cycle.
- Create documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations using integrated software.
- Develop keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of business documents.
- Develop business communication skills essential in proofreading and editing business documents.
Employment Opportunities
Business, industry, and government offices have job opportunities for entry-level office workers in the immediate area and throughout the nation.
Program Requirements
An academic advisor will review your preparation in Mathematics and English with you. You’ll be guided to appropriate preliminary coursework to give you the greatest chance of success in this program.
For Further Information, Contact:
Jane Jones, Dean
jjones@mecc.edu
276.523.9057
Vicki Snodgrass
vsnodgrass@mecc.edu
276.523.9143
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