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vocab 8
| 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 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. |
| Certification | Document that is proof of necessary career skills. |
| College prep courses | High school courses that help with post-secondary conditions. |
| Community college | Government-support local college that offers associate degrees. |
| Co-op programs | Combines high school courses with paid work experience. |
| Dual credit | Advancing credit taken for both high school and college credits. |
| Dual enrollment | PSEO courses taken on college campus. |
| 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 website. |
| 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. |