Duration: 26 weeks, Monday to Thursday. Breaks will follow the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board calendar. Continuous Intakes First Monday of Each Month.
Format: Mediated Learning - Instructor Supervised
Program Description
The Office Administration Program will expand the student`s practical and theoretical knowledge in the areas of general office administration. The courseware will prepare the student to handle all the day to day workings of a fast-paced business environment. The student will learn the most up-to-date computer software, business communications, workplace ethics, general office procedures, accounting both manual and computerized, and file management. The core subjects are designed to allow students to progress through the Office Administration program on an individual basis in a supervised classroom environment under the direction of a qualified instructor.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of our program have numerous career opportunities. The program prepares each student for challenging, fast-paced office environments and provides graduated with competitive and marketable job skills that are highly valued in today's job market. A career in office work is always challenging and interesting. The graduate will be capable of filling responsible and interesting positions such as administrative assistants, receptionists, office clerks, secretaries, and office administrators. Administrative professionals are required in all organizations, and upon graduation this career path may lead you to employment in private businesses, government offices, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutes, and service providers.
Program Requirements
Applicants who wish to enroll in any Maxwell College of Advanced Technology programs are required to submit and / or complete the following:
Transcript (High School) or
Diploma or equivalent (see Maxwell College of Advanced Technology equivalency assessment)
Mature Student Status
Birth Certificate
Social Insurance Card
Photo ID: Valid Driver's License, BYID (LCBO Card), or Native Band Card
Completed Application for Admission
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent, or mature student status.
Pre-admission assessment in English, which includes reading and basic math comprehension.
Grade 12 English or equivalent.
College Qualifying Test.Communication Skills - require basic reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Clean Criminal Record Check.
Proof of satisfactory compliance with program requirements must be in place before an applicant can officially be accepted into a program.
Student Financing Options
A college education is one of the best investments a person can make. The first question many prospective students ask is, "What are my financial options?"
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP): Administers Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and/or Ontario Student Loans Plan.
Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSDC): Administers customized assistance programs.
Métis Training Initiative (MTI): Administers various training options to those with at least 25% Aboriginal ancestry.
Native Band Funding: Administers various training options to registered Aboriginal and Inuit.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB): May provide funding to re-train injured workers for new careers.
Maxwell College of Advanced Technology may be able to offer alternative payment options.
There is help. Anyone who is a Canadian resident may apply for financial assistance through a number of sources, depending on his/her personal circumstances. Financial assistance may be available for tuition only, tuition plus textbooks, or even tuition plus living expenses.
Maxwell College of Advanced Technology Administration staff will be pleased to assist you in looking for the financial option that will work best for you.
