This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Administrative Office Technology/Accounting program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage.
Program Safety & Physical Considerations
- High degree of self-discipline and focus needed in the program and industry
- Must be able to work independently and with teams
- Must have social skills for interaction with co-workers and customers
- Self-discipline to focus for long periods of time
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to operate office/technical equipment
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Essential Aptitudes Recommended
- Finger and manual dexterity
- Eye/hand coordination
- Fine motor skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Clerical perception
- Mechanical aptitude
- Color discrimination
Reading & Language Arts Levels
- College Prep Reading and Language Arts
- 12th grade plus comprehension
- Public speaking
- Oral and written communication skills
- Technical reading and writing skills
Math Level
- Basic Math skills
- College Prep Algebra I
- Business Math
- Additional math skills associated with Accounting
End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test
- NOCTI
Industry Certifications
- Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program
Program Requirements & Related Costs
- Must follow LCTI Dress Code
Cooperative Education
Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
- Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site
Articulation Agreements
- Lehigh Carbon Community College
- Statewide Articulation Agreements
Other Skills
- Attention to details
- Ability to operate a variety of software programs
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to relate well to customers and peers
- Ability to develop and give presentations