Training Services

GED Preparation/Basic Skills Course, one to two months

The students will prepare for the GED test by working through a computerized GED testing program.  This will be supplemented by coursework over basic English, math and reading skills.  By the end of the program students should be familiar with GED testing, and know the basics of English grammar, spelling and math.

Basic to Intermediate Computer Skills, two to four months

The Microsoft Office Suite of software is the workhorse of the business world. We use current releases so you can be familiar with the most current programs and qualify for better jobs. We teach Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook from beginning to advanced.

Individual Career Tracks

Accounting, two to four months

The Accounting courses are taught using a combination of theory and practical experience.  The student works on ten-key speed and accuracy using a keyboarding tutorial.  The Student learns the concepts and forms used in accounting (debits/credits, balance sheets, etc.) by working through a college accounting textbook.  Excel is used to create forms and solve business accounting problems.  The students complete a textbook on business math to reinforce basic math concepts and Excel formulas.  Upon completion of the course students should be familiar with basic accounting principles, Excel formulas, create forms using Excel and have an employable speed and accuracy on the ten-key.

Healthcare Office Professional, two to four months, two to four months

The Medical clerical course will teach the student basic medical terminology through daily quizzes.  Upon completion of medical terminology the student will learn the basics of CPT and ICD-9 coding using coding books and computerized coding programs.  When the student has completed this s/he will learn the basics of medical billing by learning how to fill in HCVA-1500 forms on the computer.  Upon completion of the course the student will know basic medical terminology, how to use a ICD-9 and CPT coding book and look up codes on the Internet, and be able to fill out a HVCA-1500 billing form accurately.

Other subjects include Customer Service, Dispatch, Inventory-Control, and Website Design, two to four months

Job Preparation & Job Search Skills Development, two to four months

This training service gives students real-life exposure and job experience using the new skills they have developed.  Our practicums may be paid positions leading to full-time employment.  Office Careers has used our Job Preparation Service to bridge the gap to having demonstratable skills to an employer.  This important final step gives our clients confidence and competitiveness in the open job market.  This is followed by creating resumes and cover letters, finding job leads, applying, and interviewing for work.  Our students use their new skills and resources to complete the process.