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www.barrytech.org 2012–2013 Barry Tech Catalog of Courses
business
service skills
* Students completing one year of this
two-year course may receive up to
4 CTE credits OR distributed credits.
In this course, students will learn all the skills
necessary for working in a technology-oriented
environment. They will receive individualized
instruction in computer skills, business
document formatting, business math, filing
techniques, mail room skills, and telephone
usage and etiquette. They will be introduced to
office technology, including the basics in word
processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Students will also learn to use copy and fax
machines.
Students will develop professional skills
including:
• time management
• teamwork
• interpersonal relations
• effective communication
• personal and professional management
Young trainees will learn how to:
• prepare and edit letters, memos, tables,
columns, and reports
• compute payrolls with overtime and
commission
• keep an inventory using spreadsheets
Course available: Grades 11 or 12 Course length: 1 or 2 years
Placement: Skills Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
earning high school credits
Students completing this two-year course may receive up to 8 CTE credits OR distributed credits:*
1.0 credit Career and Financial Management
career opportunities
Upon graduation, students will be adept in
typical office practices and employable in many
different industries. Typical business service job
titles include receptionist, file clerk, mail clerk,
and data entry clerk.
work experience opportunities
Students who meet all eligibility requirements
may participate in supervised, real-world,
work-based learning offerings that include
clinics, shadow days, internships, or paid
Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as:
• American Diabetes Association
• Lohrius Blueprint Company
• Nassau County Department of Public Works
• Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs
• Sears Repair Center
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