What skills will I learn?
MS Windows Vista
MS Office 2010 (includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
Basic Web design
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, PC compatible
Ink jet and laser printers
Fax machine
Business telephone
Photocopier
Scanner

What personal qualities and interests should I consider about myself?
Self-motivated, mature
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

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 & Web Design
Matt Sugita, Instructor

Students earn ASD academic credit in English at the completion of the second semester of this course. College credit with Art Institute of Seattle, Charter College and University of Alaska Anchorage possible.

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 this class, students learn to use network computer systems, various software programs such as the Microsoft Office Bundle, Adobe Design Premium CS4 and other media-related software. In addition, they learn to prepare a perfect resumé, dress professionally, and conduct themselves in a businesslike manner. During the first semester students will become familiar with Microsoft Office on the first level and basic web design. For a mimimal fee, students may earn up to eight college credits through the UAA Tech Prep program the first semester.
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 & Web Design is able to test for two different, world recognized, certifications at the King Career Center for a minimal fee. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) will be offered to students.