The students enrolled in the Office Information Specialist career major will gain valuable technical & managerial skills needed for success in business office occupations. Students learn through classroom projects and/or working with one of our business/community partners. All training is aligned to real-world experience, so students are ready for the workforce.
Students will use the Microsoft Office suite along with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to gain knowledge and prepare for business operations and marketing techniques with real world applications. Students will acquire skills in both traditional and computerized accounting. Each student has the opportunity to build a digital and printed portfolio.
Financial Aid Eligible: Yes, for those who qualify.
Student Organization: BPA – Business Professionals of America
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Living:
Available to view on the Financial Aid & Tuition page
Salary Average in Northwest Oklahoma: $41,000
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading, language and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Dependability
Career Opportunities may include:
- Executive Assistant
- Office Manager
- Administrative Assistant
- Digital Marketing Assistant
Certifications/Credentials:
- Microsoft Certifications (MOS) – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Digital Literacy – Levels I, II, & III
- Adobe – Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate
Accreditations: NWTC is accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Cluster: Business, Management & Administration
CIP Code: 52.0401 – Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SOC Code: 43-6014.00 – Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Fairview Instructor: Amy McClure, M Ed.
Marketing, Video, and Business Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/nwtcfvmarketingandvideo
For Gainful Employment information – Information about Gainful Employment including related occupations, program costs and length, on-time completion/graduation rates, job placement rates, and median loan debt is available at http://www.nwtech.edu/gainful-employment/.