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| 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 fulltime 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 | 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 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. |