Office Administration

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.
Meet your instructors

Meet your instructors

Jennifer Stallins
Jennifer Stallins
Jennifer Stallins has worked as a CTT instructor for the Office Administration training area at Earle C. Clements Job Corps for over 10 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, has professional experience working in offices for universities and animal shelters, and held various managerial roles in retail. These experiences gave Jennifer the real-life perspective she now uses to teach and interact with students on a daily basis. 
Judith Reid
Judith Reid
Judith Reid has been a part of the Earle C. Clements Job Corps team since 2005. She started as a substitute instructor before eventually becoming a full-time CTT instructor in Office Administration. Prior to Job Corps, Judith worked 32 years in the field as an administrative assistant, network manager, engineer and resource consultant with AT&T.