Career Choices Training & Education Center
Business and Communications Training

Administrative Support

Students will receive training in theory and practical application of administrative support functions, including the following: scheduling, making appointments, and receiving visitors; processing incoming and outgoing mail; organizing meetings and conferences, preparing agendas and notices; making travel arrangements and preparing itineraries; and storing and ordering supplies. [3 hours]

Business Communications

The basics of written business communications including letter styles and format; principles and techniques of writing various types of business letters, memos, and reports; vocabulary development and word usage; punctuation, capitalization, number expression, abbreviation style; and proofreading skills. This is a two-day, instructor-led course with two hours of additional exercises. [6 hours]

Grammar Review (Independent Study)

This self-paced course is designed to help students write clearly and correctly by improving their understanding of grammar and punctuation. The course covers the elements of grammar and punctuation that many find troublesome including: how to write complete, correct sentences; how to use verbs, pronouns, and articles correctly; when and how to use commas and other punctuation marks; and how to distinguish between commonly confused words. [20 hours]

Job Search Workshop

Students will learn to identify and evaluate available positions, develop career goals, prepare a professional resume and cover letter, network to find job leads, develop effective interview strategies, and follow up to get results. [12 hours]

Keyboarding/Typing (Independent Study)

Students will be introduced to the basic functions of the keyboard, proper hand placement, and techniques for touch typing and developing speed and accuracy on computers. [15 hours]