Adult Vocational Services (AVS) PROGAMS

General Office Clerical

With Adult Vocational Services' (AVS) General Office Clerical program, begin with:

  • no skills
  • minimum skills

Build skills in:

  • ten-key calculator
  • filing
  • proofreading
  • record keeping
  • typing
  • word processing
  • spreadsheet
  • Windows

What you will learn :

  • General Office Clerical is a 37-week (910-hour) program designed for general office entry-level positions. You will receive classroom instruction and practical experience in general office clerical training.
  • Coursework includes typing, word processing, calculators, record keeping, filing, business English, business mathematics, spelling and communication skills.
  • Word processing skills are learned on IBM-compatible computers.
  • Supportive areas of study include language arts and mathematics.

To earn a General Office Clerical certificate, you must:

  • type 35 wpm with six or less errors*
  • complete 90 percent of work assigned with 77 percent accuracy
  • complete required hours of classroom time
Classes are held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Adult Vocational Services, 147 Park Street, Akron, Ohio 44308.
*Students not achieving the typing requirement will receive an Office Receptionist Certificate.


For more information about our programs or how to enroll
CALL 330-761-1385 and ask for one of our program coordinators.

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