Northwest Technology Center’s Computer and Business Technology program is a great choice for students who have an interest in business management and computer application. The Computer and BusinessTechnology program allows students to utilize classroom instruction and participate in the “On the Job Training” (OJT) program. Students in the OJT program have the opportunity to work with businesses in the community to polish classroom skills and assist with office work and special projects. Students will also receive training in computer fundamentals, Windows, Internet concepts, employability skills, multimedia, human relations work skills, keyboarding, spreadsheet and telephone techniques. Students will also prepare a portfolio which markets their skills by showcasing examples of their work, certifications, resume and other professional information. The Computer and Business Technology program is open to both secondary and adult students.
Executive Administrative Assistant Career Option
The Executive Administrative Assistant career option prepares students for careers in administrative support and office management. Students gain high-level technology and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers. Office procedures, telephone etiquette and the integration of computer software packages are also covered in this career option. Students gain skills required for numerous industry-related certifications.
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Office Information Specialist Career Option
The Office Information Specialist career option helps students gain the technical and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers. They learn to integrate multiple software applications used in office settings. In addition, students acquire graphic web and digital communications skills. Students learn a variety of software packages used in desktop publishing and web design and develop the fundamental skills needed to create, revise, optimize and export graphics. Students gain skills required for numerous industry-related certifications.
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Accounting Associate Career Option
In this career option, students will work with the most up-to-date software and technology. Students learn accounting applications and gain extensive hands on experience with accounting software used in industry. Instruction includes preparation of financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and inventory. Upon completion of this career option, students will be eligible to take industry recognized certifications. Adult students have the opportunity to participate in the “on-the-job training program (OJT). Students in the OJT program work with businesses in the community to polish classroom skills and assist with office work and special projects. Students will also receive training in computer fundamentals, employability skills, human relations work skills, and telephone techniques. Students will prepare a portfolio which markets their skills by showcasing examples of their work, certifications, resume and other professional information.
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Medical Coding Specialist Career Option
The Medical Coding Specialist career option prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of health care facilities. Students learn administrative routines and procedures followed in a medical office including correct medical terminology and advanced computer skills. Medical office accounting procedures, including patient billing and processing medical insurance claims, are covered. Students learn about major insurance programs and federal health care legislation. Students gain skills required for numerous industry-related certifications.
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Legal Office Assistant Career Option
The Legal Office Assistant career option prepares students for careers as legal support professionals. Students acquire the necessary terminology and knowledge of legal procedures to provide clerical and administrative assistance to attorneys and paralegals. Students learn the advanced software skills needed to prepare complex legal documents as well as effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. Students are introduced to many of the legal specialty areas such as real estate, criminal law and bankruptcy. Students gain skills required for numerous industry-related certifications including ALS, the basic certification for legal professions awarded from NALS, a national association for legal professionals.
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Digital Marketing Specialist Career Option
In this career option, students learn the basics of technology and web design. This course focuses on the ways in which traditional marketing strategies can be applied to the digital world. Students will learn to develop and implement markteting strategies utilitzing mobile technology, social media, and search engine optimization (SEO). This course is unlike a traditional classroom setting because assignments are available online and through self-paced video training as well as individual and group projects completed in and out of the classroom. Students post their work to their own Google Site to create an online portfolio.
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