Jobs/Careers/Education Flashcards

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University

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institute of higher learning which offers teaching and research facilities, offers a bachelor’s degree, masters, and doctorates

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Community/Junior College

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institute of higher learning which offers associates degrees, usually supported by the government and less expensive

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Technical School

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institute of higher learning which offers training for specific careers, such as welding, culinary arts, and cosmetology, usually offers students a license or a certification

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Associates Degree

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requires 60 hours of coursework, usually takes 2 years to complete

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Bachelors Degree

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requires 120 hours of coursework and 4 years to complete

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Major

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subject of specialization chosen by a student of an institute of higher learning

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Masters Degree

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advanced degree earned after completing a bachelors degree, requires at least 30 hours of coursework after a bachelors degree

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Doctoral Degree

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Highest level of degree available, requires between 90 to 120 additional hours of coursework after a bachelor’s degree

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Extracurricular Activivities

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activities falling outside of normal, required curriculum of school

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Mentor

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trusted guide/counselor who provides info, advice, and support

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Scholarship

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Financial aid awarded to a student to help pay for college, usually offered for athletic achievement, doesn’t require payment

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loan

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financial aid provided on the terms it will be repaid

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grant

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financial aid given to a student for college by the federal government, state government, college or organization, usually offered due to financial need, doesn’t require repayment

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Work/Study Program

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Program providing financial aid to a student of an institution of higher learning in exchange for employment services

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Employability

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Level to which someone is likely to gain employment and be successful in a career

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Employability skills (Definition)

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Skills needed to be effective in any job market or workplace 
1-communication
2-planning
3-teamwork
4-problem solving
5-leadership
6-flexibility 
7-Initiative
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Initiative

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Ability to instinct to act or take change independently

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Lifestyle

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Way or condition in which a person live; reflect a person’s values morals culture and volatile situation

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Socioeconomic Status

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Measure of position based on social and economic factors including education, income, occupation, and wealth

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Work-life Balance

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Balance between work and personal responsibility

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Discrimination

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Apps of treating people differently based solely on physical characteristics such as age,gender,race,ethnicity, or disability

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Stereotype

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Oversimplified or biased mental picture which characterizes a person or group of people

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Career Cluster

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Group of similar occupations and industries

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Resume

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Document listing a persons education,work experience, and accomplishments used by employers to determine the job eligibility

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Portfolio
Collection of past work to document skills and achievements
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4 main institutes of higher learning
1- university 2-college 3-junior/community 4-technical college
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List the 6 Academic skills
``` 1-writing 2-math 3-computer 4-communication 5-research 6-teamwork ```
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4 types of financial support
1-scholarship 2-grant 3-loans 4-work/study program
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Life styles are determined by
- socioeconomic status - culture values - work habits
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Discrimination is ______. The government agency that enforces the law is called ______.
Illegal; The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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2 types of careers
- part-time job | - Full-Time job
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Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources include careers in the following and Examples of jobs
Agribusiness systems animal systems plant systems Farmers Vets Food scientists
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Architecture and construction | include careers in the following and Examples of jobs
Construction design and pre-construction maintenance and operations carpenter electrician
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Arts A/V technology and communication include careers in the following and Examples of jobs
Visual arts performing arts printing technology Dancer photographer
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Business management and administration include careers in the following and Examples of jobs
Administration support general management operations management Manager agent
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Education and training include careers in the following and Examples of jobs
Teaching and training administration & administrative support professional support service coach teacher librarian
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Marketing include careers in the following and Examples of jobs
Merchandising professional sales marketing research cashier sales person
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Science technology engineering and mathematics include careers in the following and Examples of jobs
Engineering and technology science and mathematics engineer drafter scientists
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Transportation, distribution and Logistics include careers in the following and Examples of jobs
Sales and service transportation & operation warehousing and distribution driver pilot
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Employability skills (list of 7 skills)
``` 1-communication 2-planning 3-teamwork 4-problem solving 5-leadership 6-flexibility 7-Initiative ```