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Administrative & Business Professional
Become a true office professional. This program is for students who desire to work in an office environment and who are interested in a career working with computer technology. Learn how to prepare various documents using Microsoft Office Suite, become proficient in office procedures, learn to manage records, increase communication skills and master basic business principles. Students may enter this one year program as a junior or senior.
High School Credit Junior Year
Administrative Assistant: 2.5, Technology: .5, English: 1.0
Program Resources
Teacher: Beth Pagan
Email: bpagan@polaris.edu
Education: Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction – Ashland University
Bachelor’s Plus Program (Vocational Business License) – Ashland University
B.S. in Accounting – University of Akron
Certifications: Vocational/Integrated Business 7-12
Years at Polaris: First Year
Industry Experience: Taught business/technology classes at North Ridgeville City Schools, Elyria City Schools and Lorain County Community College
Auditor for Ernst & Young
Interests/Hobbies: Enjoys spending time with her three kids, traveling, reading and attending sporting events.
Skills
- Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software
- Computer Operation
- Filing
- Internet research
- Telephone system operation
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Office equipment operation
- Schedule coordination and management
Career Options
- Executive Secretary
- Legal Secretary
- Office Manager
- Receptionist
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Switchboard Operator
- Administrative Assistant
Certifications:
*IC3 Internet and Computing Core
- Computing Fundamentals
–Hardware, Software, Operating Systems - Key Applications – Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation
- Living Online – Networks, Internet, Electronic Mail


