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Why a Career in Office Technology?

 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, Administrative Professionals (support and management) held about 3.9 million jobs, ranking among the largest occupations in the United States economy.  Millions more work in businesses all over the world.

 

What is Office Technology?

 

IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) reports that the administrative professional's job today requires skills in management functions and technology, including:

  • Project Management

  • Integrated computer software applications

  • Organization and scheduling

  • Internet, Intranet communications and research

  • Document preparation, storage, and retrieval, with emphasis on electronic record keeping

  • Customer service and public relations

ANC's Office Technology Program

 

ANC's Office Technology program is designed to give the student training in the latest office equipment and procedures for this electronic age.  To supplement the regular program of study, special features emphasize word processing, information processing and/or the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge in the office management and information technology fields.  Internships are also available in order to enhance the learning experience.

The Office Technology faculty offer specialized training to give you the skills to succeed.  ANC is home to the latest technology combined with personal instruction.  We pride ourselves in offering a student-to-faculty ration that enables students to have their individual needs met.

 

The Office Technology faculty work with private industry, state, local and federal governments to ensure that courses being offered will meet your needs and are in collaboration with current employment trends.  Our goal is to have you succeed!

 

 

Key Questions:

 

Do you like a variety of work tasks?

  • The AAS in Office Technology prepares students for careers that involve a wide variety of tasks and require good time management skills

Do you like to write?

  • Advanced office technology careers involve writing business correspondence on a regular basis

Do you consider yourself a detail-oriented person?

  • Careers in office technology require an eye for detail and an ability to spot and correct mistakes before completing tasks

Would you be happy working in a one-person office?

  • Some careers in office technology may involve working in a one-person office, while other careers in office technology may involve working among a group of people

Would you prefer a job where you sit for long periods or one where you move around a lot?

  • Office technology careers often involve sitting for long periods at a desk or workstation
 

Key Skills / Aptitudes:

  • Tact

  • Organization Skills

  • Confidentiality

  • Time Management Skills

  • Critical Thinking

  • Writing
   
 

Specific Career Opportunities:

  • Office Manager

  • Legal Secretary

  • Medical Secretary

  • Medical Transcriptionist

  • Deputy Clerk or Assessor
   
 

Possible Work Settings:

  • Law Office

  • Hospital / Medical Office

  • Insurance

  • Education-related

  • Government Office

  • Private Industry