This program welcomes ESL Program students with Intermediate High writing skills or above. 16 hours every week includes ten (10) hours of live online class meetings and six (6) hours of independent online course work in Canvas. A keyboarding speed of 15-20 WPM is recommended. Develop the communication and job training skills needed to get a job as a clerk typist, office assistant, or receptionist. In this 18-week Integrated Basic Skills & Education Training (I-BEST) Program, students will learn how to: Perform entry-level office and Administrative support tasks. Find and keep an entry-level office job, including preparing for a job interview. Communicate with customers, coworkers, and employers. Use Microsoft Office and the Internet. Think critically and solve problems in the workplace. Build your English and job skills at the same time! One group of students (30 maximum) will complete these courses together, with the same instructors, in one semester. Students must commit to the full 18 weeks for 16 hours each week. Only one absence per OA class is allowed.