APPLIED B “Practical business skills training is a key to employment opportunities inte the next millenium.” At the community college level "Applied Business Technology" is one of the fastest growing programs and one of the first to be filled. The goal of Business Support Programs at any learning facility is to provide students with marketable skills. This is achieved by maintaining an ongoing relationship with the business community in practicums ranging from two to four weeks. “Each year, in the business technology field, an average of 85% of students are employed in their area of expertise, many obtaining employment at the business Career Programs start in Septeraber « Medical Office Assistant - 8 months ¢ Business Fundamentals - 4 months « Administrative Assisant - 10 months » Accounting Assistant - 10 months * Office Assistant - ESL -9 months Legal Secretary - 9 months Career Information & Admission Meeting Thursday Evening August 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Fir Building, room 502 . For more information call : Applied Business Technology cat 984-4959, | Capilano College 4.2085 Purcell Way -NorthVancouver, BC V7I 3H5 me CRASSSEALE: U 's t where they performed their practicum,” states Sheila Greenaway summer co-ordinator of applied business technology, Capilano College. Students receive practical job-related training for a wide range of administrative and entry-level accounting positions. !n such programmes students improve communication skills, writing skilis, business documentation as well as ace "E SS web page design, desktop publishing and managing networks. They learn how to + design a job description and prepare a resume; practical skills are leamed by training in the workplace, which is more complex today than ever. Faculty instructing these programmes have considerabie experience in business, bringing real life experience and knowledge into the classroom. Job Opportualties For Professional Chefs CHANCE TO REGISTER! | Limited seats are still available for our 17-week full-time afternoon PROFESSIONAL CULINARY PROGRAM stacting September 2, 1997. Students applying for these programs range in age between 18-50 and come from a variety of backgrounds; those returning to the workforce after an extended absezice or having a” injury requiring them to retrain in a different field. New Canadians comprise 20-25% of enroliment, with English as a second language. They learn the vocabulary of business in Canada earning credits towards diploma courses. “Today's employers don't necessarily have the skills to train employees in the technical aspects of the TECHNOLOGY position of administrator as they used to. They must hire prospects who have an edge over other applicants with their computer knowledge and modern office practices, states Greenaway.” Business programs today are designed for students to benefit their ernployers immediately when hired. 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