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Chapter 8 Vocab
Mr. Long ~ Careers ~ 4th Period
Term | Definition |
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adult workforce development | post-secondary career and technical education programs |
advanced placement | studying college-level material in high school |
articulation agreements | contracts between a high school and a college for coursework completed |
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 | a document that is proof of completion of necessary career skills |
college prep course | high school courses that help with post-secondary education |
community college | a government-supported local college that offers associate degrees |
co-op programs | combines high school courses with paid work experience |
dual credit | advancing credit is taken for both high school and college credits |
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 | a career backup plan |
post-secondary education | any education beyond high school |