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Ch. 8 Career Prep
Vocabulary Review for Chapter 8 Investigating Your Career
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adult workforce development | Post-secondary career and technical education programs. |
| advanced placement | Studying college-level material in high school. |
| apprenticeship | Learning a trade while working as a skilled employee. |
| articulation agreements | Contracts between a high school and a college for coursework. |
| associate degree | A degree usually completed in two or more full-time years. |
| bachelor's degree | College or university degree that takes an average of six years to complete. |
| career and technical high school | Specialized career training in high school. |
| career preparation | Education and training options. |
| certificate | Document that is proof of completion of necessary career skills. |
| college prep courses | High school courses that help with post-secondary education. |
| community college | Government-supported local college that offers associate degrees. |
| co-op programs | Combine high school courses with paid work experience. |
| dual credit | Advancing credit taken for both high school and college credit. |
| dual enrollment | PSEO courses taken on college campuses. |
| gap year | A year between high school graduation and the start of post-secondary education. |
| GPA | Grade point average. |
| internship | Program that provides practical experience working in a career. |
| online learning | Learning conducted through a web site. |
| on-the-job training | Learning career skills under an experienced worker's supervision. |
| Plan B | Career backup plan. |
| post-secondary education | Any education beyond high school. |