Office Administration & Employment Training

Program Description

In this 6-month Certificate Program, Indigenous perspectives will guide learners as they prepare for an exciting career in office administration. Areas of focus will be skill development in computer applications, administrative procedures, business communication, and information management. Hands-on, experiential learning strategies will support learners with aspects of employment preparation, including resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, and job shadowing. Often students become immediately employed after successfully completing their studies and practicum requirements.

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

3. 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

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

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

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

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Classes start on September 2023, in Vancouver B.C.

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 Assistants
Office Coordinator
Receptionist
Project Administrator
Customer Service Representative
Remittance Clerk

Program Summary

This program is Full-time, Monday to Friday

Course Descriptions

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

Admission Requirements, Fees & Tuition

High School Applicants

Mature Applicants

Tuition and Fees

B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma).
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (64%) calculated on English studies 12 or English First People 12 and Math 10 and minimum 20 WPM typing on a 5 minute test.
Letter of Intent
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.

18 years old or older
Grade 12 or testing an equivalent level
CAAT demonstrating grade 10 in Math
1 year or more related work experience.

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.

Program Tuition: $4,900.00

Extra Fees:

Fees:	$150.00
Books:	$862.00
Lab:	$200.00
UPass:	$246.00

Total Cost:	$6,358.00

The sooner you apply, the better your chances

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.