Term | Definition |
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) | A 1990 federal law that forbids discrimination against persons who are disabled. |
Career cluster | a group of jobs that require similar abilities and skills. |
areer Stereotype | A belief that certain careers are only for people who meet certain characteristics such as gender, age, ethnicity or other factors. |
Child Labor Laws | The Fair Labor Standards Act limits the hours that youth under 16 years of age can work and lists hazardous occupations too dangerous for young workers to perform. |
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 (FAFSA), to be considered for the Pell Grant and other forms of aid. Students are not required to pay |
Interpersonal Skills | how you get along with others. It may involve responding appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations; being tactful, compassionate and sensitive; and treating others with respect. |
Nontraditional Occupation | Any occupation in which men and women comprise 25% or less of its total employment. |
Transferable skills | skills that can be used in a variety of jobs or occupations. |
Soft Skills | desirable qualities of employment that do not depend on knowledge: they include common sense, listening, the ability to deal with people, and a positive, flexible attitude. |