Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.

Students who complete 100% of the competencies required of their certificate programs and have TABE
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There are four (4) entry dates during each school year: Beginning of Fall Semester; 9 weeks into Fall Semester; Beginning of Spring Semester; 9 weeks into Spring Semester.

Business Technology
508 North Ninth Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9913
Barbara Jacobson, Instructor

Business Technology Courses:
Accounting Operations: 900 Hours, 2 Semesters.
Legal Administrative Specialist: 1050 Hours, 2 Semesters.
Medical Administrative Specialist: 1050 Hours, 2 Semesters.

Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field...
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Dual Enrollment Secondary Students in grades 11 and 12 attend the Business Technology classes in two hour blocks. Dual Enrollment students will earn two (2) advanced placement credits each semester.




Post-secondary students earn a Certificate of Completion upon finishing four (4) Occupational Completion Points (OCP’s). A post-secondary student works on all four competencies concurrently and at an individual pace. The ability to work individually and be a self starter is a must!

Program Descriptions

Accounting Operations
The Accounting Operations course will provide the student with accounting/bookkeeping employment skills. These skills include, but are not limited to: keyboarding; Microsoft Word , Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint National Certification; QuickBooks Certification; business math; business ethics; written and oral communication; filing; calculators;  web design; sole proprietorship accounting; partnership accounting; merchandising accounting; corporation accounting; and automated accounting.

Legal Administrative Specialist
The Legal Administrative Specialist course will provide the student with employment skills used in the law office. These skills include, but are not limited to: keyboarding;  Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint National Certification;  QuickBooks Certification;  business math; business ethics; written and oral communication; filing;  web design; machine transcription;  legal billing; legal research; contract law; litigation; business organizations;  legal terminology;  and government.

Medical Administrative Specialist
The Medical Administrative Specialist course will provide the student with employment skills used in the medical office. These skills include, but are not limited to: keyboarding; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint National Certification;  QuickBooks Certification; business math; business ethic;  written and oral communication; filing, web design; machine transcription; medical terminology and transcription, Medical Manager; medical billing and coding; medical case studies; and medical reports.

 Preparation for Employment
These programs offer a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in a business office, a medical office, or a legal office.  The content includes the useful skills that employers are looking for.

Certifications
► MOS (Microsoft Office)

► QuickBooks

Internships
Various businesses and clinics are partners with iTECH’s Business Technology program and provide excellent internship opportunities for our students.

Areas of Focus
► Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
► Keyboarding Skills
► Communication Skills
► Business Math
► Machine and Medical Transcription
► Business Ethics
► Office Procedures
► Filing
► Certifications

Portfolio
Business Technology students prepare a portfolio that highlights the skills they learned in order to prepare them for a challenging career, a professional resume and letter of application, and a showcase of certifications earned.

Examples of Course Projects
There are a variety of projects within the four Occupational Completion Points. You will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course.

Software Applications
► Microsoft Office Suite
► QuickBooks
► Automated Accounting
► Medical Manager, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Transcription

Equipment
The equipment and supplies in the business technology classroom are provided to enhance the hands-on experiences for students. Included in the lab are 30 Windows PC computers with Dual-Screens, one HP Laser Printers, and one HP Color Printer.

Potential Employment Opportunities
► Information Technology Assistant
► Front Desk Specialist
► Medical Office Technologist
► Accounting Clerk, Accounting Associate, Accounting Assistant
► Administrative Support Specialist

 Length of Course
► Accounting Operations:  900 Hours; Medical Administrative Specialist:  1050 hours;

    Legal Administrative Specialist:  1050 Hours. You may finish the course in two

    semesters (minimum) or two semesters and a 9-week period (maximum).

Occupational Completion Points = OCP’s
► The following table illustrates the program structure:

 Basic Skills Requirements
► TABE Assessment:

Medical Administrative Specialist and Legal Administrative Specialist
Math 10.0       Reading 10.0      Language 10.0

Accounting Operations

Math   9.0        Reading   9.0     Language   9.0

  *Some students qualify for exemption from this requirement.

Program Offered
► Fall and Spring
► Full-time:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Funding / Financial Aid
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Course Textbooks
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How do I enroll for Accounting Operations, Legal Administrative Specialist, or the Medical Administrative Specialist program?

Your first step is to see the Guidance Counselor.
Hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What tests do I need to take to enroll at iTECH?

You will take the TABE test. This test is a starting point for iTECH to know your reading, language, and math skills.

What scores do I need to have on the TABE test to enroll in Business Technology?

Your first set of TABE test scores indicates your grade level for the start of your program. If you do not achieve the level needed to graduate, you can still enroll in Business classes. However, you will also enroll in remediation to improve your scores and retest. Remediation work is done on line during the school day in the classroom.

TABE scores needed to earn your Certificate of Completion:

Accounting Operations:
Reading 9.0
Math 9.0
Language 9.0

Legal Administrative Specialist:
Reading 10.0
Math 10.0
Language 10.0

Medical Administrative Specialist:
Reading 10.0
Math 10.0
Language 10.0

Who will help pay for my tuition and books?

FAFSA (Federal Grant); Farmworker Jobs and Education Program (migrant workers, or children of migrant workers); Career Services; scholarships; or self pay. Your counselor will direct you to an agency that will help pay for your tuition and books.

How long is the school day, and what happens if I am absent?

It is important that you attend class every day. There are no excused absences, but you will be allowed 10% absences during a semester. If you miss six (6) consecutive days, you may be dropped. Students are allowed a Leave of Absence in the case of emergency, but the LOA MUST be applied and approved before the leave is taken.

When is graduation?
There is one commence ceremony each year as indicated on the school calendar.