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Top five reasons to get an Administrative Assistant certificate

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Administrative assistants do a lot. With tasks ranging from communications to data management to financial recordkeeping, this position is the heartbeat of every office in virtually every industry—it’s no wonder they’re in demand. Here are the top five reasons to earn your  at VCC:

  1. WorkBC forecasts administrative assistant jobs to open in the next seven years.

  2. You can choose your industry. From big business to charities to government offices—administrative assistants are always part of the team.

  3. Every ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵstudent completes a two-week practicum experience with a local business.

  4. ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵgrads get jobs—85 per cent of our students are hired within a few months of program completion.

  5. ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ students are eligible to work part-time during the program, and qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit after graduation.