ams may then advance to licensing or certification programs or gain employment as administrative assistants. Higher degree programs have been largely phased out of most college curriculum’s. Those seeking a higher degree often must advance education in business related degree programs.
Many administrative assistants advance within an organization upon completion of on the job training programs, online educational programs, or seminars devised to expand or continue education. As office technologies change, administrative assistants are required to change as well. Most on the job training is offered by employees within the business or agency, as well as equipment or software vendors. Many administrative assistants are required to participate in programs to operate new office technology like information storage systems, scanners, or updated software packages. Many administrative assistants advance within an organization or agency through promotions into positions with increased responsibility. Administrative assistants may advance to upper level executive secretarial or executive administrative assistant positions, or clerical supervisory or office manager positions.
An education and degree in administrative assistance can not guarantee a future job.