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Office Administration

Potential earnings range:

$32,635-$51,688*

Per year after graduation

Are you interested in the finance and business field and good with computers? Do you enjoy talking to people and have strong listening skills?

Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Office Administration training program.

On the job you will ...

Manage databases, records and documents
Schedule meetings and send communications via e-mail
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
Prepare memos, invoices or reports
Communicate with team member or clients over the phone, via e-mail or in person

Some of the career options you will have ...

Most Office Administration graduates go to work full time in both large and small offices. Although secretaries and administrative assistants work in nearly every industry, many are concentrated in schools, hospitals, government agencies, and legal and medical offices.

The credentials you will earn ...

In the Office Administration training program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations.

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

What you’ll need to start training ...

Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
Passing scores on all written and performance tests
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! At Job Corps, our staff will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.