R.B. Russell Vocational High School ::..

If you are interested in working in an office, retail or in the computer environments, this program is for you. This program provides training in the most recent Microsoft programs. Students will learn about all aspects of working in an office, such as document preparation, telephone techniques and customer service. Students will also build their marketing, sales and entrepreneurial skills while working in the Eagles Nest school store.

Courses

Senior 2	Senior 3
Introductory Keyboarding 15G (1/2 Credit) Advanced Keyboarding 25G(1/2 Credit) Retailing 20S (1 Credit) Futures in Business 15 (1/2 Credit) Start Your Business 25G (1/2 Credit)	Relations in Business 30S (1 Credit) Software Applications 30S (1 Credit) Accounting 30S (1 Credit)

Senior 4

Automated Office Applications 40S (1 Credit)
Seminar in Business 40S (1 Credit)
Marketing Practicum 40S (1 Credit)

Successful graduates can be employed in entry level office jobs, retail stores, or call centres. Students will be able to format and prepare basic office documents, Access data bases, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations. In addition students will be able to develop simple advertisements, business plans and marketing presentations. The use of the internet and the World Wide Web will be integrated throughout many projects and assignments.

SOME INTERESTING LINKS:
www.typingtest.com – determine your keyboarding speed
www.bdc.ca/espirit - E-Spirit an Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition
                             –develop present a business idea
www.aymb.ca – Aboriginal Youth Mean Business
                       – links to planning, learning, growing and financing of businesses
www.bdc.ca – Business Development Bank Of Canada
                    – all the information you need to start and run a business