The Business Technology program provides opportunities to develop introductory- to advanced-level skills through a number of certificate and degree programs. Courses foster development in computer fundamentals, software applications, business communications, calendar and email management, business math, business presentations, interpersonal and team development skills, customer relations, portfolio development, and job search skills. The program prepares students for administrative and technology support positions in a wide variety of office settings. Good grammar and punctuation skills are generally required. Keyboarding speed between 40 and 70 words per minute may be required depending upon the position. Students should key at least 20 words per minute using the touch method (with no more than one error per minute) on a three-minute typing test or complete BT 100 Beginning Keyboarding in his/her first quarter in the BT program. Employment opportunities occur in businesses of all types and sizes. They may include support positions such as office manager or administrative positions in hospitals, schools, government agencies, businesses, social services, nonprofit organizations, etc. Generally, employers seek persons skilled in current software applications.In addition to producing documents, persons in these positions may provide technical support, maintain files, greet visitors, arrange conference calls,