On-the-job experience enhances the transition from the classroom to the real world of work. ?The administrative assistant has many varied job opportunities, including positions in travel, sports, or entertainment; banking, insurance, or real estate; technical, government, or Foreign Service; and public, private, or temporary agencies.? ?Upon completion of the Administrative Assistant program, students will:

• Perform routine clerical skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
• Demonstrate interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Communicate effectively as a writer, listener, and speaker in social and business settings
• Apply principles of accounting and math in office situations