Career Prep Ch. 4 Vocab

Question 1

apprenticeship

Answer 1

an arrangement in which a person learns an art, trade, or job under another, more experienced person

Question 2

associate’s degree

Answer 2

a degree granted after a two-year course of study, especially by a community or junior college

Question 3

bachelor’s degree

Answer 3

a degree typically given to a student by a college or university after four years of study

Question 4

certification

Answer 4

an official approval to do something professionally or legally

Question 5

doctoral degree

Answer 5

the highest academic degree; more specialized than a master’s degree

Question 6

free application for federal student aid (FAFSA)

Answer 6

one of the most common tools to begin exploring sources of funding

Question 7

grant

Answer 7

funds typically given by the federal or state government that you are not required to pay back

Question 8

job description

Answer 8

a written account of a particular job or position, including the duties and responsibilities, level of education and skills required, and more

Question 9

job qualifications

Answer 9

often listed in job descriptions; the education skills and experience that are required for a candidate to be considered for hire, which may include previous job positions or even certain personality traits

Question 10

license

Answer 10

a document provided by a competent authority granting permission to engage in a business or occupation

Question 11

major

Answer 11

selecting one area of study; is foundation on which a student’s postsecondary education is built

Question 12

master’s degree

Answer 12

an advanced degree that is given to a student who has completed a bachelor’s degree with a high grade point average, and is more specialized within a specific field

Question 13

Minor

Answer 13

secondary area of focus

Question 14

postsecondary education

Answer 14

education that occurs after high school

Question 15

prerequisite course

Answer 15

classes you must successfully complete prior to taking other courses

Question 16

return on investment (ROI)

Answer 16

a measurement of the return one gets in exchange for the cost

Question 17

free money; money awarded to you that you do not have to pay back

Answer 17

scholarship

Question 18

student loan

Answer 18

funds you borrow from public or private institutions to help you pay for postsecondary education

Question 19

trade school

Answer 19

a school that focuses on preparing students for a specific job as opposed to providing a general education such as a bachelor’s degree

Question 20

training

Answer 20

action of teaching a person a particular skill or behavior

Question 21

What are some things employees might learn during on-the-job training?

Answer 21

Routine procedures of performing the required duties of the job, track time worked, interact with customers, report work absences, practice safety on the job

Question 22

What is the primary difference between a license and a certification?

Answer 22

A license is mandatory; a certification is not. A license is a document provided by a competent authority granting permission to engage in a business occupation. A certification is an official approval to do something professionally or legally.

Question 23

Types of postsecondary degrees

Answer 23

Associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree

Question 24

What are three careers that trade school can prepare you for?

Answer 24

Culinary arts, construction, web development

Question 25

What opportunities can the military provide as it relates to job training?

Answer 25

Valuable leadership and technical learning experience

Question 26

Why may the true cost of attending college include more than tuition?

Answer 26

Tuition does not cover the living expenses, room and board, books and supplies, personal expenses, and transportation

Question 27

What should you consider before applying for scholarships?

Answer 27

Eligibility requirements

Question 28

What are three most common sources of funding beyond paying out of pocket that a student can pay for their education?

Answer 28

Loans, grants, scholarships

Question 29

Why is it important to consider non-monetary costs when deciding on education and training?

Answer 29

Non monetary costs such as writing essays takes time, which is one of your most valuable resources.

Question 30

Why should you consider the return on investment related to your education and earning potential?

Answer 30

Whether you really need to borrow money or not/ helps you determine how much to invest into your education

Question 31

Job specific training

Answer 31

action of teaching a person a particular skill or behavior

Question 32

On-the-job-training

Answer 32

jobs that require little to no prior work experience because they give this type of training

Question 33

What can pursuing training or education give you?

Answer 33

A more attractive job candidate

Question 34

Incentives

Answer 34

types of compensation based on employer-recognized success, business offer two types based on their performance at work

Question 35

How long does it take to get degrees?

Answer 35

Associate’s-2 years, Bachelor’s-4 years, Master’s-6 years, Doctoral-8 years

Question 36

Why should we train in high school?

Answer 36

We have opportunities that provide work experience

Question 37

What benefit do apprenticeship programs give over other forms of training?

Answer 37

Pay

Question 38

Three things to do to prepare for your career

Answer 38

Volunteer, job shadow, internship