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C.O Unit 8
Unit 8 vocab for career orientation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | A program in which a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skilled worker. |
| Associates Degree | A certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in a particular area, usually lasting two years. |
| Bachelor's Degree | A certificate of completion awarded to a person after successfully completing a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas. |
| Credit | Unit of measurement that schools use to determine whether students are progressing toward graduation. |
| Elective | A course that is not required but can be chosen by students according to their interests. |
| Financial Aid | Methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, ect. |
| GED Certificate | A document stating that a person has passed a five-part test in the areas of writing, social studies, science, reading, and math. |
| Graduate School | A program of study beyond a bachelor's degree. |
| Internship | A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field. |
| On-The-Job Training(O.J.T) | Learning on the job. |
| Postsecondary Education | Any education or training following high school. |
| Prerequisite | A course that is required before another course can be taken. |
| Tuition | The fee that colleges charge to take their classes. |
| Vocational | A course or program that teaches the job skills. |