This program is designed primarily for the person with minimal business experience and computer literacy. The Focus of this program is on the development of strong secretarial, word processing and office support skills. The importance of cultivating interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are stressed and the student will become familiar with the basic procedures required for the smooth operation within a fast-paced, business environment.

A student must obtain an overall average of at least 70% in order to graduate and receive a diploma. A student must achieve a grade of 70% in all technical modules identified by this symbol @ on the following pages, but may achieve a grade of less than 70% and no module mark is below 50%. A student may be allowed to retake a module in which the mark received was 70% (50% for modules not bearing the symbol), or to raise the overall average to 70%. A student must complete the hours of the Student Success Strategies and Career & Employment Strategies modules for the program as indicated on this outline.

• Grade 12 High School Diploma
• Mature Student Status
  - 19 Years Old
  - Out of High School for 1 year
• Passing grade on entrance examination.

Graduates will have the opportunity to enter the workplace with the skills to perform the tasks carried out by employees within any Large, Medium of Small Businesses.Employers are looking for competent people who demonstrate professionalism and who are trained to effectively collect, record, organize and prepare the activities within the corporate environment. A strong emphasis is placed on the "How-To" create various business documents, prepare for business meetings and presentations.