A 2-Week Comprehensive Employment Training Program
In-Person or Virtual | Fully Customizable
The Office Administration program is an intensive, skills-based training designed to help participants build the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to succeed in office and administrative roles.
This 2-week program focuses on developing social skills, transferable skills, soft skills, and technical employment skills, supporting participants in building a well-rounded toolkit they can apply in both their professional and personal lives.
The program is practical, interactive, and grounded in real workplace expectations, not theory.
Who This Program Is For
- First Nations adults and youth
- Employment & Training and Ontario Works participants
- Community members preparing for office or administrative roles
- Individuals entering or re-entering the workforce
- Participants seeking to strengthen digital and workplace skills
No prior office or administrative experience is required. Content is delivered in clear, accessible language and paced to support learners at all levels.
Program Overview
Office administration roles require more than technical ability — they require organization, communication, professionalism, digital confidence, and adaptability.
This 2-week program helps participants:
- Build confidence in office environments
- Strengthen communication and professional behaviour
- Develop strong organizational and time-management skills
- Improve digital literacy and computer confidence
- Understand the day-to-day responsibilities of office administration
Participants leave with practical, job-ready skills that employers value.
What Participants Will Learn
Week 1 – Workplace Foundations & Professional Skills
Participants focus on building core workplace and administrative skills, including:
- Time management
- Stress management
- Financial management basics
- Skills inventory and strengths identification
- Effective business communication
- Fundamentals of public relations
- Social media in the workplace
- Digital literacy
- Records management
- Office administration fundamentals
This week builds the professional foundation needed to succeed in office settings.
Week 2 – Computer Skills & Administrative Tools
Participants strengthen their technical and digital skills, including:
- Computer basics
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams and Zoom
- Keyboarding skills
- Introduction to bookkeeping
This week builds confidence with technology and office systems used in modern workplaces.
Program Structure (2 Weeks)
The Office Administration program is delivered over two consecutive weeks, combining:
- Practical instruction
- Hands-on computer use
- Group discussion
- Real-world workplace examples
- Skill-building activities
The structure can be adjusted to meet participant needs and community schedules.
Fully Customizable to Community Needs
This program is fully flexible. Communities can customize:
- Program length and pacing
- Delivery format (in-person or virtual)
- Youth-focused or adult-focused delivery
- Emphasis on specific office or administrative skills
- Integration with employment, training, or capacity-building initiatives
We work closely with communities to ensure the program aligns with local employment goals and funding requirements.
First Nations–Focused & Supportive
This program is delivered with an understanding of the unique employment realities many First Nations individuals face, including:
- Limited access to office experience
- Gaps in digital literacy
- Confidence barriers in professional environments
- The need for respectful, non-judgmental learning spaces
The approach is:
- Strengths-based
- Practical and encouraging
- Focused on building confidence and employability
- Supportive of long-term success
Why Communities Bring This Program In
Communities choose Office Administration because it:
- Builds real, employable office skills
- Improves digital confidence and professionalism
- Supports employment readiness and job retention
- Strengthens workforce capacity
- Prepares participants for administrative roles within the community
- Aligns with Employment & Training and workforce development goals
Why Funders Support This Program
Funders value this program because it:
- Builds transferable employment skills
- Supports workforce readiness and participation
- Encourages accountability and professionalism
- Reduces barriers to employment
- Aligns with employment, skills-training, and capacity-building funding priorities
Outcomes Participants Can Expect
After completing the Office Administration program, participants often leave with:
- Increased confidence in office and professional settings
- Stronger communication and organizational skills
- Improved computer and digital literacy
- Better time and stress-management skills
- A clearer understanding of administrative roles and expectations
- Greater readiness for employment or further training
Bring Office Administration to Your Community
If your community is seeking a practical, First Nations–focused employment training program, Office Administration builds the skills, confidence, and capacity participants need to succeed in modern workplaces.
