Program Description

The Office Administration Certificate program prepares graduates for positions working in professional offices. Students will have an understanding of office technology, customer service administrative practice, accounting, communications, and ethics. They will be able to be employed by commercial and industrial establishments, government departments, or consulting businesses.

Admission Requirement

• BC secondary school graduation of equivalent or mature students status 19 years of age

•Be able to study online/ Blended learning for theory parts Only. To complete the theory portion of the program, participants must have the following:

• Laptop or Computer

• Internet Connection (Ethernet/Wifi)

• Microphone, headset & webcam

Eligibility Criteria

•Participant must reside in BC and be Canadian Citizens, permanent resident,s or protected person

•Participants must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)

•Unemployed, employed (part-time, seasonal, or casual), or precariously employed and Seeking training to find a new job

•Participants currently receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, and those on Income Assistance (IA), are eligible to participate in a CWRG-funded training project

Career Opportunities

•Administrative Assistant

•Administrative services coordinator

•Executive Secretary

•Office Administrator

•Office services coordinator