Ch. 17: Learning About Careers

Website to help students, job seekers & career professionals explore the outlook & trends for all types of careers.

Internet system that provides the latest information for effective training, education, counseling, and employment.

Building awareness about college opportunities, providing guidance about college admissions and ways to pay for college

Type of financial aid that is available for students and families who meet certain economic requirements.

Training which prepares a person for a job in a specific field.

Financial extras in addition to the regular paycheck, such as medical and life insurance, paid vacations, bonuses.

Savings plan for education operated by a state or educational institution.

Application form used to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid.

Part-time employment provided to undergraduate and graduate students to help with college expenses.

Combination of on-the-job training related classroom instruction in which workers learn the aspects of an occupation

Center that provides employment counseling, information on job trends, and assistance in filing unemployment insurance.

Type of financial aid that is typically need-based and provided by a nonprofit organization

Occupational resource that describes the training & education needed for various occupations

Planned meeting in which a job seeker learns more about an occupation from a person employed in that job area.

Type of financial aid that is based on financial need or some type of merit or accomplishment.