CH. 21 - PLANNING FOR YOUR CAREER

High school is called post-secondary school

Something an individual does well

Characteristic that an individual has developed naturally

National student organization with a local school chapter that is related to career and technical education courses

Work-study program is a part-time job on a college campus subsidized by the government

Talking with people you know and making new contacts

Loans must be repaid

Financial aid that may be based on financial need or some type of merit or accomplishment

Any education achieved after high school

This degree includes an MA or an MS. It usually takes 2 academic years beyond a bachelor's degree to complete.

The GI Bill provides financial assistance for veterans pursuing education or training

A saving plan for education generally operated by a state or college. The funds may be used for qualified colleges

Which of these is an example of aptitude?

The two types of colleges/universities are public and privat.

Education received in high school

An academic degree that usually takes 4 academic years beyond a bachelor's degree to complete.

Professional status earned by an individual after passing an exam focused on a specific body of knowledge

An outline of jobs in a given career field that are available at different levels of education, training, and experience

Education that prepares you for a specific type of work

Work-study programs are a way to fund your education

Mastery of a skill or capacity to do something

Critical skills necessary to perform the required work-related tasks of a positions

Awards given to a person by a college or other school signifying that one has successfully completed a course of study.

Informational interviewing is a strategy used to interview a professional to ask for a position in his/her organization

Short-term position with an organization that gives the intern an opportunity to gain on the job experience

A master's degree can be earned at a community college

Offers academic or occupational programs. An Associate's Degree can be earned here.

A school that focuses more on skills than academics.

College funds based on financial need or some other type of merit which do not have to be repaid.

A career pathway is a subgroup withing career clusters that reflects occupations requiring similar knowledge and skills

College funds usually provided by nonprofit organizations. Typically based on need and don't have to be repaid.

Financial-aid award available for students and families who meet certain economic requirements

Funding from govts, schools, and other groups or organizations available for some students who show financial need.

Paid jobs typically backed by government agencies. These are jobs on campus like working in the library.

College is called secondary school

Work that a person does regularly in order to earn money

Improving or gaining new skills related to work

Savings plan for education operated by a state or educational institution

Degree obtained from a 4-year college or university

Someone who shares knowledge and skills with you, usually on an informal basis.

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

A list of steps on a timeline that an individual can follow to reach his or her career goals

You can earn a Bachelor's Degree at a college or university

An academic degree that can be achieved in two years. The grades will usually transfer to a 4-yr college or university.

Applicable skills used to help an individual find a job, perform in the workplace, and gain success in a job or career

A grant is a financial award that does not have to be repaid

School that is set up to earn money for its investors

Interest is a feeling of wanting to learn more about a topic or be involved in an activity

Scholarships do not have to be repaid

This level in a career requires specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field of study

A series of relatd jobs in the same profession

A not-for-profit school is set up to earn money for its investors

The elimination of jobs generally due to a suffering economy

Beliefs about the things that matter most to an individual

Used to determine eligibility for financial aid

Career pathways are the 16 groups of occupational and career specialties

A privately owned institution that offers programs and degrees such as business, modeling, medical, or tax preparation

Non-degree offerings below the associate degree and are most often offered in technical fields of study(Ex. Cosmetology)

Degrees that require a total of 6 years of college work for completion. An example is a DDS or DMS of Dentistry.

Combination of on-the-job experience in a certain field of study or occupation. Typically lasts one year or more.

If a class meets 3 hours per week, a student will receive 5 credit hours.