All of these programs prepare students for occupations with the largest expected job growth in Lane County. Students learn basic office work skills, including word processing on the computer, filing records, and operating office equipment. Students who complete certificate programs have completed about half of the course work necessary to obtain an AAS degree. After finding work, employed students can return to complete their AAS degrees in order to become more competitive in the workplace. Students earning an AAS degree as a bookkeeper obtain the skills and knowledge to advance toward positions as full-charge bookkeepers and accounting office managers.
Students learn advanced bookkeeping skills along with basic office and business management skills.
In addition, students learn skills needed to complete routine office duties including preparation and handling of business documents. Students earning an AAS degree as an administrative assistant obtain the skills and knowledge to advance toward executive secretary, office management, and many other positions. Students learn basic office work skills including accounting, computer applications including word processing, office management, spreadsheet, and office procedures. Students earning an AAS degree as a Legal Secretary are well prepared to work in a legal environment as a legal secretary trainee. Their training will include basic skills for working in a law office, computer applications of legal documents and procedures, basic legal principles, and terminology.