Office Assistant

This course presents a general orientation to the business world geared toward the office worker. Studies include exploring global and domestic business offices, investigating business functions and learning how departments fit together for one common mission of the organization.

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

Learner will develop keyboarding skills and basic document formatting skills using word processing software.

This course is an introduction to the computer system unit, the Internet and social Web, hardware and software, system software, Google applications and emerging office technology.

Students will be required to complete 36 hours of an on the job work experience. Students will also spend time in the classroom enhancing their employability skills.

This course prepares the learner for job search as they near graduation. Topics covered will include; resume and portfolio preparation, interviewing skills, and dressing for success. An emphasis will also be placed on the soft skills necessary in today's business world.

This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered may include: construction & interpretation of graphs; descriptive statistics; geometry & spatial visualizations; math of finance; functions and modeling; probability; and logic. Appropriate use of units and dimensions, estimates, mathematical notation, and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course.

This course prepares the learner to utilize a variety of spreadsheet software in business. While an emphasis will be placed on Microsoft Excel, other current spreadsheet software will be covered.

This course covers an intermediate level of word processing skills. Proofreading and language skills will be developed through the production of business documents including business letters and reports. Advanced formatting features will be used in MS Word.

In the course, students will create print-ready newsletters, brochures, flyers, forms business cards, and other business publications using current publishing software including MS Publisher, MS Word, and Adobe.

This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.