What skills will I learn?
MS Windows XP
MS Office 2003 (includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
Resumé preparation
Business letter and memo composition
Electronic mail
Telephone techniques
Business English
Professional dress
Receptionist training
Internet applications
Keyboarding speed and accuracy improvement
Employability skills

What equipment will I be trained to use?
Network computer system, IBM compatible
Ink jet and laser printers
Fax machine
Business telephone
Photocopier
Scanner

What personal qualities and interests should I consider about myself?
Good attitude
Good attendance
Good grooming and personal hygiene
Responsibility
Ability to follow directions
Self-discipline
Good manual dexterity
Good organization skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Good communication skills
Flexibility
Creativity
Self-motivation

What kind of jobs are available upon successful completion of this program?
Court clerk
Typist/word processor
General office clerk
Customer service representative
Insurance clerk
File clerk
Order clerk
Library assistant
Personnel clerk
Credit and loan clerk
Data entry operator
Office machine operator
Receptionist
Telephone operator
Hotel desk clerk
Mail clerk
Basic web designer

With further education, what additional employment opportunities are available?
Court reporter
Administrative assistant
Medical transcriptionist
Secretary
Legal secretary
Medical secretary
Medical records technician
Business administrator
Teacher
Paralegal
Web master

 

Business Technology
Matt Sugita, Instructor

Tech prep agreements with Art Institute of Seattle and University of Alaska Anchorage

1 semester. May be taken 2 times with a grade of “C” or better to advance. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least one semester of computer keyboarding.
Grade level 11-12.

The need for qualified office workers continues to increase annually. In Business Technology students learn to use network computer systems, various software programs such as the Microsoft Office Bundle, Adobe Web Standard CS3, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premier and other office equipment. In addition, they learn to prepare a perfect resume, to dress professionally, and to conduct themselves in a businesslike manner. During the first semester students will become familiar with Microsoft Office at the specialist level as well as learning photo manipulation and basic web design. Students will also have the opportunity to earn University of Alaska, Anchorage credits while they are in class through the Tech Prep program for a minimal fee. It is possible to earn 10 credits if a student takes Business Technology for two semesters.
Second semester students may earn one-half English elective credit to be applied toward graduation by completing numerous projects, newsletters, spelling drills and word usage. Students will have the opportunity to present visually, on hard copy, and by audio, various projects using the different Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Publisher merging both computer and English Skills. The second semester student will learn Microsoft Office at the expert level. They will also rebuild, edit, add, and maintain web pages with multimedia capabilities.
Industry certification is becoming more and more important each year. Business Technology is able to test for two different, world recognized, certifications at the King Career Center for a minimal fee. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Internet Computer Core Certification (IC3) certifications will be offered to students.