Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Williamsburg Technical College prepares students for careers as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, marketing assistant, office manager, or sales assistant. The program focuses on performing the duties of administrative assistants, secretaries, and stenographers. Program courses include: business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Williamsburg Technical College

481 Porter Drive, Denmark, SC

Opening its doors for education to students in 1969, the Williamsburg Technical College has ensured the future of numerous students and helped them grow and be successful. The key here is to create a positive learning environment so that students can have access to the vast knowledge available. Approachable staff and accessible resources for references is what makes this college unique. Students can pursue a higher education for technical education, vocational education or continuing education for personal enrichment. This college believes in continuous improvement and hence continues to revise its curriculum to ensure that course and program offerings remain abreast of current industry trends and teaching techniques.

Students of the Williamsburg Technical College find themselves prepared to face any situations that their future careers hold. Their skills and knowledge are at par with the current industry trends. They get a wide scope to choose from and select the right course for themselves. Students can select a quick certificate program, or a longer diploma program or an associate degree. Degree is the highest level of education that this college offers. Programs are designed for either immediate employment or for university transfers.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Williamsburg Technical College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Description

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Description

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).