Okanagan College offers free office training program

Okanagan College is offering a new Fast Track to Office program that will improve students’ skill sets and their job potential.

Fast Track to Office is a Project Based training program that is driven by employer needs in the labour market. The training is designed to increase the skill set of the student as well as improve their job potential. Okanagan College in Revelstoke has also partnered up with local businesses and organizations in the community to participate in workshops, mock interviews and as guest speakers. The students taking the Fast Track to Office Training will have the opportunity to network with the businesses that are participating in the program.

The Fast Track to Office Training Program runs for 14 weeks at Okanagan College in Revelstoke. The program will begin on Nov. 2, 2015 and finish on February 19, 2016. This is an incredible opportunity for someone wanting to upgrade their skills or re-enter the workforce.

In addition to the office administration and accounting courses required of the Introduction to Office Administration Certificate and the Basic Accounting Certificate. The participants of the program will receive training in Workplace Essential Skills, time management, social media, interpersonal skills and marketing.

The learner-centered, experiential program is practical and emphasizes the development of skills through lectures, group discussions, practice sessions, case studies and self-scoring inventories. Included in the program are courses focused on a successful job search.

Individuals who might be interested in the program can contact Heather Hood at Okanagan College, 250-837-4235 ext 6507 or [email protected]