Office Administration & Employment Training Certificate

This 7-month program provides learners with essential computer, data management, communication, business, and job search skills in the field of office administration. In addition to classroom knowledge, students prepare for advanced administrative careers by gaining hands-on experience in a culturally-supported environment.

Intakes:

January 2024

September 2024

Program is available full-time, Monday to Friday.

Classes are in-person in Vancouver, B.C.

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Admission Requirements

High School Applicants

Mature Applicants

Tuition

B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma).
ENG 12 or FPE (First people English) 12 C-, or COMM 12(Communication) B, or equivalent or higher, or equivalent assessment

18 years old
Accuplacer (Reading 235 Writing 235)

If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you.

To learn more about it, please contact:

tritchie@necvancouver.org

Career Path

After successfully completing a practicum placement, our graduates will be qualified for employment with private and public Indigenous organizations, governments, and crown corporations. These jobs may include:

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
Administrative Support Clerk / Manager
Office Manager / Office Administrator
Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant
Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk
Call Centre Customer Service / Front Desk Clerk
Data Entry Clerk

Why choose NEC to study OAET?

Get tuition-free & books

Most Indigenous applicants may be eligible for an ACCESS sponsorship or a NEC scholarship. INQUIRE NOW!

Build a solid foundation of skills necessary in any aspect of business

Career with high demand & salaries

Graduates of this program leave with skills that will improve your resume and therefore better job opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Office Administration & Employment Training Certificate Program, learners will be proficient in the following areas:

Microsoft Office Business Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), online platforms (Zoom, Teams, OneDrive, Google Drive) and databases.

Enhancing business communication and public speaking skills by developing an assertive voice and leading groups in a cooperative team setting.

Assisting with administrative procedures such as document handling (budget submissions, contracts administration) work schedules, bookkeeping (payroll, invoicing, AR & AP, bank deposits), ordering office supplies and servicing office equipment

Develop and maintain trust in interpersonal relationships utilizing conflict management and emotional intelligence techniques displaying professionalism

Apply techniques for planning, and composing effective, professionally, formatted business documents such as letters, memos and reports

Demonstrate interview skills; answer behavioral descriptive interview questions, and identify methods for maintaining and advancing in your career

Course Descriptions

OAET 111	Business Documents and Keyboarding	50
OAET 121	MS Word – Word Processing	50
OAET 133	MS Windows and Computer Applications	50
OAET 135	MS Excel – Spreadsheet and Business Math	55
OAET 160	MS Access Database	50
OAET 145	Business English and Communications	75
OAET 150	Interpersonal Relations	50
OAET 155	Administrative Procedures	50
OAET 180	Job Search Techniques	50
OAET 185	Practicum	120

Rosie Johnnie-Mills

Native Education College is a safe place for me to return to school. I am grateful for Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-waututh and NEC for creating a safer space for Indigenous Diaspora like myself. As an Intergenerational residential school survivor I feel relieved to be able to build a better life for myself and everyone I connect with, supported by the inclusive Indigenous space provided by NEC.