Chapter 8 Career Preparation Choices

CONTRACT between your high school & college that give you credit for courses taken at your school & the college

program in which a person works for a skilled worker to learn a trade while earning pay

combine studies with paid work experiences in a specific career field

Work experience in a co-op program is related to your career field and goals.

a year between high school graduation and start of college

degree earned upon completion of a program that requires 2 or more years

Virtual learning is becoming so popular that some colleges are in danger of closing as a result of reduced enrollment.

A Tech-Prep program is best for students who are not strong in math.

An apprenticeship is a program

A course/program where you complete specific courses, acquire skills, & are qualified to perform a certain job is a(n)

Alternative education options are less common; most require attendance at a college or university.

distance-learning, primarily on the internet

A program that requires two or more years of full-time study is a(n)

advancing CREDIT that gives credit at high school & college for specific courses completed at high school level

If you attend high school & plan to go to college, you should follow the advanced placement track.

After determining career goals, you should examine possible training & education options available.

A dual credit is a contract between a high school and a post-secondary school that gives credit at both schools.

There is usually only one education and training path you can take to reach your career goal.

degree issued by college for completing undergraduate studies for at least 4 years

If you wanted to focus on one career area in high school, you would consider

Some form of on-the-job training is necessary for nearly all jobs.

allows an employee to learn skills for a specific career under supervision of experienced worker

official document showing successful completion of specific course content with a specific set of skills

sometimes called a 2+2 programs, linking 2 years of high school with 2 years of community college

Starting salaries & lifetime earnings are significantly higher with a bachelor's degree vs. high school diploma.

courses in high school that are college-level material

A Tech-Prep program is a partnership consisting of a secondary school, a postsecondary school, and