Office Assistant
Technical Diploma
31-106-1
Degree Completion Time: 2 Terms

2008-2009 Program Sheet
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About the Career
Today's businesses realize it takes efficiency and effectiveness on the part of the office staff to be successful. If your ideal work environment includes using high-tech equipment, working well with people, being organized and attentive to detail, and handling a variety of different tasks, a career as an office assistant may be a satisfying choice.
You'll learn to:
Produce accurate work and maintain a standard of quality.
Follow written and oral instructions and exhibit organized office procedures.
Develop a professional attitude and willingness to learn.
Demonstrate good time management, flexibility, and the ability to work well under stressful situations.
Develop marketable skills in the operation of modern office equipment, keyboarding, filing and using software for appropriate office applications.
Demonstrate good human relations and communications skills with co-workers, management and the general public.

College Acceptance Requirements
Application
Application Fee
Entrance Assessment Scores
Transcripts

Program Acceptance Requirements
Counseling Interview
Entrance Exam Program Minimum
Keyboarding–25 words per minute by touch. Can be satisfied by grade of “B” in 106–100, Keyboarding, or by advanced placement testing.

Career Outlook
According to the Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for office assistants are good well into the next decade. The future is brightest for those with solid computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Potential Positions
Accounting Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Data Entry Operator
Office Assistant
Receptionist

Instructors
Irene Hoffman
Linda Holub
Colleen Kendle
Dawn Klemish
Darell Nenonen

Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)

FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.

What's the starting monthly salary for an LTC Office Assistant program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.

Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our financial aid page.

How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the application. Or you can apply online.

Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109

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