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Career Vocab 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adult Workforce Development | post - secondary career and technical education programs |
| Advanced Placement | studying college - level material in highschool |
| Apprenticeship | learning a trade while working as a skilled employee |
| Articulation Agreements | contracts between a highschool and a college for coursework completed |
| Associate Degree | a degree usually completed in two or more fulltime years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | college or university degree that takes and average of six years to complete |
| Career and Technical High School | specialized career training in highschool |
| Career Preparation | education and training options |
| Certificate | document that is proof of completion of necessary career skills |
| College Prep Courses | highschool courses that help with postsecondary education |
| Community College | government-supported local college that offers associate degrees |
| Co-op Programs | combines highschool courses with paid work experience |
| Dual Credit | advancing credit 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 that 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 |