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Clovis Adult Education

Part of the Clovis Unified School District

Office Assistant Program

Office Assistant Program

Mandatory Orientation: February 19 & 26, 2025
Program Start Date:  March 3, 2025

  • The Clovis Adult Education Office Assistant Program is designed to help students learn and improve basic skills necessary for anyone working in an office environment.  Our CTE Business instructors are dedicated to our school mission of improving lives through education.

    If you would like more information about our CTE Business programs, please call (559) 327-2853.

    • 16 week program (400 hours)
    • 5 days a week
    • Class time:
      • Monday - Friday
      • 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

    ATTENDANCE POLICY:

    • 3 Consecutive absences or more than 5 non-consecutive absences within an 8-week session will result in being dropped from the course with a "discipline drop due to excessive absences."
    • Must be 18 years of age or older
    • Pass the TABE level "A" test:
      • reading:  7.0 grade level or higher
    • Submit an accredited High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
      • ** If you received your diploma outside of the US, must get evaluated to US equivalency
    • Have a Government issue ID
    • Attend a mandatory orientation
    • Complete registration paperwork
    • Employment Preparation
    • Office Procedures
    • Computer Basics- Word
    • Computer Basics- Excel
  • Program fee:  $1,260 including books

    • $275 per class
    • $160 approximate cost for books.

    Payments:

    • Payments are due before the first day of class
    • Payments will be as you go (every 8 weeks payment will be due)

    For more information, please call our CTE Business department at (559) 327-2853.

  • *CTE Business certificate program requires a valid, government issued I.D., a high school diploma from an accredited institution or a HSE (high school equivalency) and passing a TABE level "A" test.

     

    Qualify in Four Easy Steps

    Step 1: Call 559-327-2853 to secure a seat or walk in prior to the testing start time.
    Step 2: Check in at the Business Careers office (located in the Main Office) with your government-issued ID.
    Step 3: Take the TABE Test.

    • No fee.
    • Arrive early.
    • Follow the proctor's instructions.

    Step 4: After completing the TABE test, our Registration Specialist will contact you via phone and email.

    Testing Details

    • Free 25-minute reading comprehension test to qualify.
    • Testing Schedule:
      • Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
      • Thursdays at 1:00 PM
    • Important Notes:
      • Testing is not conducted during holidays or breaks.
      • For additional details or to confirm dates, call 559-327-2853.

    TABE Level "A" Test Requirements

    To pass, you must achieve:

    • Reading: 7.0 grade level or higher.

    For more information, please call us at 559-327-2853.

CTE Business Downloads

CTE Business Office Hours

Office: 

 Main Administration Office 

Monday - Thursday: 

 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: 

 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Phone: 

 (559) 327-2853