Student Resources

CAOS Open Educational Resources

Educational Opportunities

The Computer Applications and Office Systems (CAS/OS) department offerers one year and less than one year certificates, two year degrees, and several career pathways certificates.

CAS/OS courses at Columbia Gorge Community College include:

• instruction in business communications
• principles of business law
• word processing and data entry software
• spreadsheet software
• office machines operation and maintenance
• office procedures
• public relations
• secretarial accounting
• filing systems and records management
• report preparation

Work Opportunities

As an office employee, administrative assistant, or office manager, you will have a variety of responsibilities. Some of your activities may include computers, accounting, telephones, filing and information management, supervising office employees, greeting the public, planning and scheduling. Check out O*NET Online for occupation searches.