Adult Basic Education(ABE), General Education Development (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Network Computer Technician, Web Programmer, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance, Architectural Drafting Technology, Automotive Service Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Diesel and Truck Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Truck Driving

Business Department

Program Mission

To provide educational opportunities for students who wish to enter the business field or improve their occupational skills and knowledge.

About the Business Department

The Business Department at Northwest Technical Institute is dedicated to preparing students to meet the demands of rapidly changing business offices. The departmental instructors seek to support attitudes and social skills that will benefit students when they enter the workforce. Students may choose one of the following program majors for emphasis: Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Medical Office Assistant.

Job Possibilities

Correspondence Clerk
Front Office Clerk
Administrative Assistant
Office Manager
Receptionist
Cashier
Secretary
Office Coordinator
Claims Management Representative
Worker's Compensation Specialist
Medical Records Clerk

Objectives

To prepare students to enter into and progress in the business occupation of their choice.
To develop in the student the necessary habits and attitudes concerning personal appearance, neatness, and efficiency in the workplace that the business community demands.
To emphasize the importance of organized group activities and demonstrate involvement in the Phi Beta Lambda student organization with emphasis on leadership roles.