Jobs/Careers/Education

Question 1

University

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Community/Junior College

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Technical School

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Associates Degree

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Bachelors Degree

Answer 5

requires 120 hours of coursework and 4 years to complete

Question 6

Major

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Masters Degree

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Doctoral Degree

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Extracurricular Activivities

Answer 9

activities falling outside of normal, required curriculum of school

Question 10

Mentor

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Scholarship

Answer 11

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

Question 12

loan

Answer 12

financial aid provided on the terms it will be repaid

Question 13

grant

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Work/Study Program

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Employability

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Employability skills (Definition)

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Initiative

Answer 17

Ability to instinct to act or take change independently

Question 18

Lifestyle

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Socioeconomic Status

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Work-life Balance

Answer 20

Balance between work and personal responsibility

Question 21

Discrimination

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

Question 22

Stereotype

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Career Cluster

Answer 23

Group of similar occupations and industries

Question 24

Resume

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Portfolio

Answer 25

Collection of past work to document skills and achievements

Question 26

4 main institutes of higher learning

Answer 26

1- university
2-college
3-junior/community
4-technical college

Question 27

List the 6 Academic skills

Answer 27

1-writing
2-math
3-computer
4-communication
5-research
6-teamwork

Question 28

4 types of financial support

Answer 28

1-scholarship
2-grant
3-loans
4-work/study program

Question 29

Life styles are determined by

Answer 29

• socioeconomic status
• culture values
• work habits

Question 30

Discrimination is ______. The government agency that enforces the law is called ______.

Answer 30

Illegal; The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Question 31

2 types of careers

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• part-time job

- Full-Time job

Question 32

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources include careers in the following and Examples of jobs

Answer 32

Agribusiness systems
animal systems
plant systems

Farmers
Vets
Food scientists

Question 33

Architecture and construction

include careers in the following and Examples of jobs

Answer 33

Construction
design and pre-construction
maintenance and operations

carpenter
electrician

Question 34

Arts A/V technology and communication include careers in the following and Examples of jobs

Answer 34

Visual arts
performing arts
printing technology

Dancer
photographer

Question 35

Business management and administration include careers in the following and Examples of jobs

Answer 35

Administration support
general management
operations management

Manager
agent

Question 36

Education and training include careers in the following and Examples of jobs

Answer 36

Teaching and training administration & administrative support
professional support service

coach
teacher
librarian

Question 37

Marketing include careers in the following and Examples of jobs

Answer 37

Merchandising
professional sales
marketing research

cashier
sales person

Question 38

Science technology engineering and mathematics include careers in the following and Examples of jobs

Answer 38

Engineering and technology
science and mathematics

engineer
drafter
scientists

Question 39

Transportation, distribution and Logistics include careers in the following and Examples of jobs

Answer 39

Sales and service
transportation & operation
warehousing and distribution

driver
pilot

Question 40

Employability skills (list of 7 skills)

Answer 40

1-communication
2-planning
3-teamwork
4-problem solving
5-leadership
6-flexibility 
7-Initiative