How do i get the experience i need to become an administrative assistant? ?

I'd recommend signing up with a temp agency, or even several of them. Admittedly, with the economic situation being what it is now, that line of work might have slowed down considerably, but I've certainly found that it gave me great office experience in a variety of settings, both private and governmental. Temp agencies want their employees to be effective and to maintain the agency's good reputation, so they offer training programs for the people they employ, to become familiar with basic computer use, common office applications, and office equipment, and that training won't cost you anything. Then later, after you have a bit of experience being a temp, you'll be in a much better position to shoot for an admin. assistant job.

do you have a training department at your local employment office ask them can they get you a placement and see what they say they may help