In the Business and Finance program, students develop the technical and academic skills necessary for business careers. Students are in an office environment for three hours each day learning many valuable skills and receiving individual attention and guidance. Lab instruction includes learning in-depth business software packages. Related instruction focuses on accounting, banking, finance, and the necessary academic classes required for graduation.
After successful completion of the program and graduation, students will have the option of entering the workforce or attending college. Students that qualify can transfer credits received from Grant Career Center to the University of Cincinnati Clermont College. These students may start college with advanced standing.
Areas of concentration include but are not limited to:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Publisher
- Records Management
- Proofreading and Editing
- Financial Management
- Recordkeeping/Accounting
- Banking Procedures
- Document Formatting
- Job Seeking and Survival Skills
- Office Procedures
- Oral and Written Communications
- Work Ethics
- Office applications
- Professionalism
- Office Safety Procedures
- Internet and E-mail Etiquette
- Economics
- Business Law
- Personal Development
Prerequisites
- Manual Dexterity
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Teamwork Skills
- Communication Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Self-Motivation
Co-curricular Activities
- Field Trips
- Community Service Opportunities
- Early Placement Opportunities
- Scholarship Opportunities
Student Organization
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Leadership Development
- Professional Development
- Social Activities
- Civic Activities
- Service Activities
- Competitive Events/Skills Contest (Local, Regional, State, and National)