Financial Services & Risk Management

Tech Prep Program (Earn College Credits!)

Location:

Graham High School

Length of Program:

2 years

Program Highlights:

  • Prepare for careers in the specialized, interesting field of accounting by using hands-on learning

Job Possibilities:

  • Trainees in accounting
  • Tax preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting clerks
  • Budget Analyst
  • Cost Estimators
  • Credit Analysts
  • Financial Analysts
  • Financial Counselors
  • Financial Examiners
  • Financial Managers
  • Loan Officers
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Tax Examiners

College Partnerships/Articulation Agreements:

  • Edison Community College
  • Clark State Community College

Business Partnerships

  • Employment search assistance is provided by the instructor to local banks and businesses

Clubs/Organizations/Competitions:

  • Business Professionals of America (BPA)
    • Leadership training
  • Wright State’s Stock Market Competition each semester

    • Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering Program:

    • High school electives are helpful, but not required:
      • Accounting
      • Business foundations I and II
      • Business Economics
      • Principles of Business
      • Principles of Marketing
      • Principles of Management
      • Business Strategies
      • Leadership
      • Wealth Management

    Personality Traits to work in this field:

    • Interest in accounting
    • Prefer doing a variety of jobs
    • Good written and verbal communication skills
    • Reason and problem solving skills
    • Understanding of math concepts
    • Ability to work with people

    Other Information:

    • Depending on the type of accounting you want to do, you can study for 2-5 years after high school. Two-year programs at Clark State and Edison prepare you for bookkeeping jobs.