This department targets youth who have had some degree of primary and secondary education but could not proceed to a tertiary level. The objective is to equip them with the necessary skills and qualifications to serve as secretaries or clerks in government offices, NGOs or other public institutions. The training lasts for a period of 24 months and ends with National Council for Technical Vocational and other Academic Awards (NCTVA) exams which grants the candidates a national diploma certificate in secretariat and office management studies.
This faculty is combined with Information and Communication Technology (ICT). YRA considers the successful enrolment in this faculty as automatic enrolment in the ICT training because a secretary in today’s office environment must have computer knowledge. Meanwhile, enrolment in the ICT training (alone) does not guarantee direct enrolment in the secretarial and office management faculty since the former is more robust than the latter and the training lasts longer. However, enrolling in either programme can help candidates develop confidence in themselves to undertake further tertiary studies while working in a business environment. An exceptional opportunity that the candidates stand to gain is the high-quality ICT training manual which is tailor-made to be taught only at YRA. the
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 24 months
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English only
- Students 35
- Assessments Yes
Requirements
- Student must be a Sierra Leonean youth between 18 and 35 years and must have attempted WASSCE with moderate knowledge in English and mathematics. He/she must have passed the YRA entrance examination.
Features
- Our course in secretariat and office management acquaints students with the profession and conventions of secretarial work. It may be part of a certification or career training program, and it covers many essential topics such as proper typing techniques, proofreading, communication and organization. Students who successfully enroll in this course often take advantage of several benefits attached to the curriculum. Skills and knowledge such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in various MS Programs, typing, time management, organization and communication are often desirable in any field, and the proficiency you gain from it may make you a candidate for positions that have higher benefits.
Target audiences
- Youths from underprivileged family background
