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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| American with Disabilities Act (ADA) | A 1990 federal law that forbids discrimination against persons who are disabled. |
| Aptitude | person's natural ability or potential to learn in areas such as technology, music, athletics, art, communications, science, etc.; potential, or knack, for learning certain skills. |
| Economics | study of how people produce, distribute, and use goods and services. |
| Employability Skills | General skills that are essential for job success but are not necessarily linked to specific occupational knowledge. |
| Federal Pell Grant | The largest pool of federal grant money. You must apply for a Federal Pell Grant, using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid , to be considered for the Pell Grant and other forms of aid. Students are not required to pay the grant funds back. |
| Job Shadowing | Involves following someone (usually a day) on the job to learn what is involved in a typical day’s work. |