Office Administration & Employment Training

Program Description

This 7-month program is fully covered by ACCESS for Indigenous learners. Provides essential computer, communication, business, and job search skills in the field of office administration. In addition to classroom knowledge, students gain first-hand experience in a variety of office environments through practicum experiences, guest speakers and field trips.

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 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

Admission Requirements

This program is fully covered by ACCESS for Indigenous learners. Learn more about it tritchie@necvancouver.org

High School Applicants

Mature Applicants

B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma).
English 12 with a minimum 'C-' grade, or Communications 12 with a minimum 'B' grade
Math 10 with a minimum 'C' grade

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.

19 years old
CAAT demonstrating grade 10 in Math
Literacy assessment demonstrating 60% in English

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.

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.