Ch. 8 Considering Career Preparation Choices

Question 1

High school courses that help with post-secondary education

Accepted Answer

college prep courses

Question 2

College or university degree that takes an average of six years to complete

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bachelor's degree

Question 3

Combines high school courses with paid work experience

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co-op programs

Question 4

Post-secondary career and technical education programs

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adult workforce development

Question 5

A degree usually completed in two or more full-time years.

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Associate degree

Question 6

Career backup plan

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Plan B

Question 7

Government-supported local college that offers associate degrees

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community college

Question 8

A year between high school graduation and the start of post-secondary

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Gap year

Question 9

Document that is proof of completion of necessary career skills

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certificate

Question 10

Grade point average

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GPA

Question 11

Learning career skills under an experienced worker's supervision

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on-the-job training

Question 12

Program that provides practical experience working in a career.

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Internship

Question 13

Contacts between a high school and a college for coursework

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articulation agreements

Question 14

PSEO Courses taken on college campuses

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dual enrollment

Question 15

Learning conducted through a website

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online learning

Question 16

Education and training options

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Career preparation

Question 17

Specialized career training in high school

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career and technical high school

Question 18

Studying college-level material in high school

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advanced placement

Question 19

Advancing credit taken for both high school and college credit

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dual credit

Question 20

Any education beyond high school

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post-secondary education

Question 21

Learning a trade while working as a skilled employee

Accepted Answer

apprenticeship

Questions 21