Vocational Training

The Reed Advantage is pleased to be an Eligible Training Provider for The State of Washington WIA (Workforce) and an approved Training Provider for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (Provider # 0265071) as well as the Department of Social and Health Services- DVR. We are delighted to provide a reliable training alternative for those requiring a career change.

Our policy is to hold the course even if only one student is enrolled. There are no cancellations based on enrollment numbers.
We work with you to meet the needs of your clients. If we have the required classes on the agenda then the client may be registered for those classes. If we don't currently have the needed courses on our calendar or if they do not meet the timetable for your client, then we develop a mutually agreeable schedule to complete the chosen lessons.
We offer quality education and reliable commitments that assist counselors and their clientele reach their training goals on time. Call us today at

360-770-4295 to see how we can make your job easier.

General Clerk Training Program

Our new General Clerk Training Program packages the most frequently requested

skill base to give your clients the advantage in successfully qualifying

for an entry level clerical position.

See below for more information!

Vocational Counselors,

Are you tired of having your planned classes

cancelled by other training providers?

We hold the class
regardless of enrollment numbers.

Consider us

your "key to success"

for your software training needs!

General Clerk Training Program

Designed to provide hands-on instruction, the General Clerk Training Program empowers participants with the basic skills employers are looking for.

Whether transitioning from school into the workforce, changing career paths or simply in need of office training,

the General Clerk Training Program will give your clients an advantage when applying for a clerical position.

If you are a vocational counselor and would like more information or to see how this program would be a good fit for your

client, please call us at (360) 770-4295. For scheduled class dates please see our 2012 Schedule here.

General Computer Skills	Basic and Intermediate Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. Keyboarding and Document formatting.
Course Sections *Skills Learned*
Business Communication	Business English; grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Record Management & Office Technology	Correct email messaging protocols, receiving messages (In person, telephone and by email), building itineraries and agendas. proper filing skills; paper and electronic. Equipment usage including; telephone skills, computer, photocopier, scanner and basic network system competencies.
Administrative Professionals Technology	Customer service aptitudes, effective team behavior and working skills, professional and ethical office behavior, effective time management, organizational and effective decision-making skills.

*Prerequisite: Must have Welcome to the World of Computers before beginning program or be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of computers and how they operate.

The General Clerk Training Program's course duration is dependent on the amount of time the student can commit to studies. Generally the expected durations are: One (1) Quarter for Full Time student (5 days a week) or Two (2) quarters for a Part Time student (minimum 3 days a week).

A la Carte General Clerk Courses

The following a la carte courses may be added to the General Clerk Training Program to supplement the basic courses.

Welcome to the World of Computers**	Microsoft PowerPoint Basic
*Course Title* *Course Title*
Microsoft Access Basic	Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate
Microsoft Access Intermediate	Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced
Microsoft Access Advanced	QuickBooks Pro Complete Series
Microsoft Excel Advanced	Microsoft Word Advanced
Microsoft Publisher Basic	10 Key and Business Math
Microsoft Publisher Intermediate	Microsoft Office 2010

**Ask about our English Language Learners offering for this course!

Our Microsoft Office courseware has been approved by Microsoft to cover the course objectives that will be included in the relevant exam.

It also means that after utilizing this courseware, one will be better prepared to pass the exams required to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist.

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