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Unit 8
Ed. and Training
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | a program in which a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skilled worker. |
| Associate 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 progessing toward graduation |
| Elective | acourse that is not required but can be chosen by students according to thier interests |
| Financial aid | methods of paying for education/training,such as grants, scholarships,ect. |
| GED certificate | a document of study beyond a bachelor's degree |
| Intership | a temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field |
| On-the-job training (OJT) | learning on the job |
| Postsecondary education | any education or training following high school |
| Tuition | the fee that colleges charge to take thier classes |
| Vocational | a course or program that teaches job skills |