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| The Occupational Information Network (O*Net) | an internet system that provides the latest information needed for effective training, education, counseling, and employment of workers |
| Career Voyage | A web site sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor and Education that contains valuable information for students, parents, job seekers, and career professionals explore the outlook and trends for all types of careers |
| Career One-Stop | a web site sponsored by the U. S. Department of labor and Education that helps students, job seekers, and career professionals explore the outlook and trends for all types of careers |
| One-Stop Career Centers | centers that coordinate government employment offices at local, state, and national levels to provide a wide range of employment, education, and training services |
| occupational training | training that prepares a person for a job in a specific field |
| transfer | the acceptance of credit by one school of courses taught at another school |
| registered apprenticeship | an advanced training program for highly skilled occupation that operates under standards approved by the Office of Apprenticeship, a division fo the U. S. Department of Labor |
| fringe benefits | financial extras in addition to the regular paycheck, such as medical and life insurance coverage, paid vacations, bonuses, and retirement plans |
| dual-career family | a family in which both spouses have careers outside the home |
| decision-making process | a proven way to make important decisions carefullly and logically |
| routine decisions | choices that most people make automatically about everyday matters, such as what to eat and wear |
| major decisions | tough choices requiring careful thought because they affect a person's career and personal life |
| career plan | a list of steps to take to reach a career goal |
| entry-level job | work for beginners who lack experience or specialized training |
| advanced-level job | work that requires special skills, knowledge, and experience |
| career ladder | a sequence of related jobs - from entry-level to advanced - available at different education levels |
