Job Point offers a full range of services to

people seeking employment assistance,

including specialized services for:

Adults and students with disabilities

Individuals who are unemployed or underemployed

People with social, economic or educational obstacles

Persons with physical or mental health conditions,

including injuries

Youth ages 16+

Employment Outlook*

Missouri (Entry Salary) Missouri (Average Salary)

Medical Secretary: $23,642 $32,636 Secretary: $21,464 $31,761 2-12% Growth expected 2014-2024 Benefits are typically provided for full time workers, such as paid vacations, health insurance, and sick leave. *Missouri Economic Research Information Center

Job Point’s Office Technology certificate program offers individual instruction and hands on experience. Microsoft Office Suite is utilized and a variety of options are available.

Office Technology Courses

BASIC CLERICAL may include keyboarding, word processing, filing, business English, calculator skills, record keeping or accounting and office procedures (24 weeks).

ACCOUNTING/COMPUTING may include keyboarding, word processing, filing, business mathematics, business English, calculator skills and use of spreadsheets (28 weeks).

SECRETARIAL REFRESHER may include updating skills in keyboarding, word processing, office procedures, business English and business mathematics (8 weeks).

MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION may include medical terminology, medical transcription, insurance form preparation and medical office procedures (8 weeks; pre-requisite: Basic Clerical course or equivalent).

LEGAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION may include legal transcription, business law and legal office procedures (8 weeks; pre-requisite: Basic Clerical course or equivalent).

EXECUTIVE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION may include letter writing, machine transcription and office management (8 weeks; pre-requisite: Basic Clerical course or equivalent).

RETAIL SALES COURSE may include mathematics, cash register skills, employer/employee relations, selling, communications, customer service, personal presentation,

marketing and product display (8 weeks).

Internship (approximately 4 weeks)

Paid, on the job experience applying classroom theory and

development of inter-personal and work-related skills.

Eligibility Requirements

High school diploma/equivalent prior to program completion

9th grade reading and math skills

40 wpm typing speed preferred for Secretarial Refresher,

Executive, Legal and Medical Office Administration

Employer Benefits

Employment candidates have a proven track record for

attendance, punctuality, attitude and work ethic.

Students hold certification through recognized and portable

curriculum.

Job Point is Mid-Missouri’s premier

employment center and community

Development corporation.

Since 1965, we have been linking

people and jobs by providing

career planning and job

placement assistance.

We specialize in preparing

individuals to enter the

workforce, while meeting

a critical need of

the business

community.

Office Technology

Training

To learn more about Job Point’s

services please contact the

location nearest you.

Job Point’s comprehensive vocational services are Accredited by CARF, The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission

Job Point is an equal opportunity organization committed to a diverse workforce.. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This document is available in alternate formats.

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HEADQUARTERS

400 Wilkes Boulevard

Columbia, MO 65201

PHONE 573/474-8560

FAX 573/474-8575

URL www.jobpoint.org

Marshall, MO

PHONE 660/815-0889

Moberly, MO

PHONE 573/823-2885

Sedalia, MO

PHONE 660/815-0889