Office Operations

The Office Operations program prepares special needs students for beginning office work by introducing them to the computer, keyboarding and touch typing with an emphasis on accuracy and speed. Students learn about the latest business software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, and may put their skills to work through job sampling experiences at local businesses.

Office Operations prepares students for employment in business or further training through the Computer Applications program. 

Post-secondary study:
Students completing Office Operations also have attended two-year colleges as well as Northeast Career Planning's Vocational Skills Training program.

Career opportunities:
File clerk
Data entry operator
Mailroom clerk
Couier
Receptionist
Check proof operator

Units of study:
Computer orientation
Keyboarding
Electronic calculator operation
Filing
Business terminology
Telephone techniques
Data entry
Basic word processing
Basic spreadsheets
Basic database
Employability skills

Academic Prerequisites:
Students must have passed fourth grade competency tests in math and English

Professional Requirements:
Proper business attire including uniform shirt is required for extended classroom opportunities.