Pathways: VESL Entry Level Accounting Clerk (VELAC)
This two term Pathway is designed for students pursuing entry-level work as accounting or bookkeeping clerks. The target wage for General Office Clerks in the Portland metropolitan area is: $10-$14/hr (Source: Oregon's Labor Market Information System, www.qualityinfo.org).
Students gain a theoretical knowledge base in business and accounting while learning practical skills associated with the accounting field. In addition to the course work students can complete a supervised internship which allows them the opportunity to apply their classroom learning to a real life work situation. At the conclusion of the Pathway students receive a training award and are qualified for entry-level work in a broad array of businesses and industries.
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For more information on the next VESL Entry Level Accounting Pathway, please contact Sara Nelson Treadway at 971-722-6284.
Features
- Participate in an ESOL Support Course which supports the Business and Accounting Courses as well as offers language, job preparation and internship support.
- Earn college credit that may be applicable to the PCC Accounting Clerk Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree programs.
- Courses in this training are on the Oregon Eligible Training Program List under Accounting Clerk Certificate.
- Offered in partnership with PCC ESOL and Rock Creek Business Administration Departments.
Outreach and Recruitment for the next class:
| Portland Community College - SE Center: 2305 SE 82nd ave. Portland, OR 97216 | ||
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 |
2:30 pm |
Mt. Tabor Hall Room 111 |
| Portland Community College - Willow Creek: 241 SW Edgeway Drive. Beaverton, OR 97006 | ||
Thursday, October 27, 2011 |
1:30 pm |
Room 207 |
| Portland Community College - Sylvania Campus: 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, OR 97219 | ||
Thursday, October 27, 2011 |
11:00 am |
CC Building, Spruce Room |
| Portland Community College - Rock Creek Campus: 17705 NW Springville Road, Portland, OR 97229 | ||
Thursday, October 27, 2011 |
3:00 pm |
Bldg 7, Room 104 |
Estimated Cost Of Training:
Term 1: $722/1341 - ESOL Non-Credit/Credit option
Term 2:
$969/1503 - ESOL Non-Credit/Credit option
Term 3: 559.70/1178.80 - ESOL Non-Credit/Credit option
Total: $2250/4023 - ESOL Non-Credit/Credit option
Training Cost Sheet
Note: The figures above are based on the 2011/12 PCC fee structure. They are approximations and subject to change without notice.
Prerequisites
- (Recommend) High School Diploma or GED (from your home country is acceptable).
- Previous experience in Accounting make
- Completion of Level 5 ESOL replaces the need to complete the COMPASS ESL Test.
- Completion of a COMPASS placement exam at a PCC testing office with placement into: ESOL Level 6 or higher, and Math 60.
- For information on a free workshop to prepare to take the COMPASS exam call 971-722-6218.
Course of Study
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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| ESOL 59 | ESOL Support Course | non-credit |
| BA131 | Computers in Business | 4 |
| BA111 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BA 280 (optional) | Internship Participation | credit/non-credit options |
| Total Credits (Term 1) | 7 | |
| ESOL 59 | ESOL Support Course | non-credit |
| BA101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA228 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| BA 280 (optional) | Internship Participation | credit/non-credit options |
| Total Credits (Term 2) | 7 | |
What should I do next to get into the training?
- Attend an Orientation (see dates and times above).
- Apply for Admission to the College.
- Take the college placement exam workshop (optional).
- Take the COMPASS placement exam. You can call one of the PCC testing centers for the exam schedules.
- Complete the PCC online student orientation.
- If you have questions about the Orientation, contact Sara Nelson Treadway at 971-722-6284.