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Unit 8 Careers
Unit 8 Education & Training
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a program in which a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skiled worker | Apprenticeship |
| a certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in a particular area, usually lasting two years | Associate Degree |
| a certificate awarded to a person after successfully completing a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas | Bachelor's Degree |
| unit of measurement that schools use to determine whether students are progressing toward graduation | Credit |
| a course that is not required but can be chosen by students according to their interests | Elective |
| methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, etc | Financial Aid |
| a document stating that a person has passed a five-part test in the areas of writing, social studies, science, reading, and math | GED Certificate |
| a program of study beyond a bachelor's degree | Internship |
| learning on the job | On-The-Job Training (OJT) |
| any education or training following high school | Postsecondary Education |
| a course that is required before another course can be taken | Prerequisite |
| the fee that colleges charge to take their classes | Tuition |
| a course or program that teaches job skills | Vocational |