Career Vocabulary Flashcards
What is an academic advisor?
A professional who helps you schedule your classes.
What does alternate mean?
Another choice.
What is an application?
Filled out to apply for a job, license, college, etc.
What does aptitude refer to?
Skill, motivation, interest.
What is an Associate’s Degree?
Degree that takes 2 years.
What is a Bachelor’s Degree?
Degree that takes 4 years.
What is a college fair?
Displays and presentations about various schools.
What is a career pathway?
16 broad career fields containing many levels of jobs.
What is certification?
Proof of study or skill and experience.
What is class rank?
Your GPA in order from top to bottom as compared to your classmates.
What are clubs?
Activities available at school with people who share common interests.
What is a college?
A 2 year or 4 year degree granting school.
What is community service?
A volunteer opportunity to help others.
What is a curriculum guide?
The available course of study from which classes and diploma choices are selected.
What is a Doctoral Degree?
More than 6 years of study; granted by universities only.
What is dual credit?
A course that counts for high school and college credit.
What is an elective?
Course that you choose within your career pathway to complete your diploma requirements.
What is an extra-curricular activity?
Teams or clubs beyond the school curriculum; must be passing 5 classes to participate.
What is financial aid?
Scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans that help you pay for classes, housing, books, etc.
What is the GI Bill?
Military service leads to government repayment of your education loans.
What does GPA stand for?
Grade point average; on 4 point scale; determines class rank, honor roll, scholarship eligibility, etc.
What is a hobby?
An enjoyable pastime that may or may not be related to a future career pathway.
What is an internship?
Unpaid or paid job experience.
What is job shadowing?
Following a professional for a day.
