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| Apprenticeship | A trainee engages in learning an occupation under the guidance and direction of a skilled worker |
| ASSET | An assessment-advising program designed to identify the basic skill levels of students as they enter two-year institutions |
| ASVAB | A test developed and maintained by the United States Department of Defense |
| Bachelor's degree | Achieved after completion of a curriculum meeting the demands of a 4-year college program |
| Certificate | A written statement that is accepted as proof of certain facts; often relating tothe attainment of specific skills |
| CFNC | Postsecondary career, educational and financial planning site |
| College/University | A postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelor's degree, master's or doctoral degree in a specific discipline |
| Community College | Type of college with up to 2-year programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees |
| Cooperative education | Paid employment with an educational component provided in a career-technical class and supervised by school personnel |
| Course of study | A pathway, which a student selects in high school |
| EOC | End-of-course assessment |
| Goals | A purpose/objective |
| Internship | Allows the student the opportunity to observe and participate in activities related to a career field (May be paid or unpaid) |
| Job Shadowing | A short-term experience that allows the student to follow an experienced worker and see the day-to-day activities of a particular career |
| Master's degree | An advanced 2-year program completed after attainment of a bachelor's degree |
| Journey Worker | A certified, experienced, skilled craftsperson that has successfully completed an apprenticeship program |
| Military | Special skills may be developed through educational programs in the armed services |
| Part-time jobs | Paid employment that is not supervised by school personnel; may or may not be related to the student's career choice |
| Postsecondary | Education after high school |
| Proprietary school | A privately owned school that operates for profit for those seeking vocational training |
| PSAT | A practice test that measures the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that students need to do college-level work |
| On-the-job training | Education and training provided by an employer that usually takes place at a work site |
| SAT | A test that measures the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills students need to do college-level work |
| Student organizations | Nonprofit, national organization with state and local chapters that exist to develop leadership skills and good citizenship among members |
| Study habits | Practices used to prepare for learning and assessment of subject matter |
| Test-taking skills | Practices that will maximize testing potential |
| Trade and professional organizations | Composed of members who have the same or similar occupation |
| Transcript | An academic record; an official record of grades earned during a high school career |
| VOCATS | A competency-based instructional management system that focuses on the individual student and tracks his/her achievement |
| Volunteer | A contribution of free labor, usually to a non-profit organization |
| Volunteer experiences | Unpaid experiences; students work to get experience, contacts, or help out |
| Work-based learning | Opportunities for students to consider different careers and industries, and apply academic and occupational skills in the workplace |
