Chapter 15: Careers Flashcards
an outline of steps you can take to reach a career goal
Career Plan
an activity you enjoy, a subject you like, an idea that fascinates you, a sport you play, or a hobby you enjoy
Interest
a natural physical or mental talent
Aptitude
a physical or mental skill developed through learning, training, and practice
Ability
a group of general occupational and career areas with subgroups, which are areas of concentration, or career pathways
Career Cluster
an outline of jobs in a given career field that are available at different levels of education, training, and experience
Career Ladder
the general process of acquiring knowledge and skills
Education
the education you get from a school, college, or university
Formal education
a two-year postsecondary school offering academic and occupational courses
Community college
typically instruction on a specific skill or task needed for a job
Training
education that generally takes less time than a college degree and prepares you for a specific type of work
Occupational training
learning you pursue after you complete your formal education and training
Continuing Education
a short-term position with a sponsoring organization to give the intern on-the-job experience in a certain field
Internship
a combination of on-the-job training, work experience, and classroom instruction
Apprenticeship
a college program for training commissioned officers for the armed forces
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Building awareness about college opportunities, providing guidance regarding college admissions, and identifying ways to pay for college
College Access
a college savings plan for education operated by a state or an educational institution. The plan is tax-advantage savings plan designed to set aside college funds for their children.
529 plan
typically provided by a nonprofit organization, such as a government or other organization. Generally need based and do not have to be repaid.
Grant
may be based on financial need or some type of merit or accomplishment.
Scholarship
Usually part-time jobs on campus that are subsidized by the government
Work-study programs
Available for students and families who meet certain economic requirements.
Need-based awards
The application form used to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA stands for
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
