| A | B |
| Work Samples | examples of drawings done in the past |
| Internship | working for a company while in school to gain class credit and learn the day-to-day operations |
| Resume | a document that shows all job experience, internships, awards, education, and contact information given to perspective employers |
| Digital Portfolio | collection of work samples, along with his resume, in a digital format to show prospective employers his capabilities |
| Job Shadowing | going to a local company for a day to see if you are interested in the career |
| Service Learning | a method of learning that combines classroom instruction with meaningful community service |
| Traditional Portfolio | a collection of work samples and resume detailing internships taken to an interview |
| Interior Design | profession concerned with creating aesthetically attractive spaces inside a structure |
| Interior Designer | person qualified by education/certification who provides services to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces |
| Apprenticeship | a person who works for another to learn a trade, typically for an agreed upon amount of time with a salary |
| Professional organization | group of people in the same profession, usually formed to control entry into the profession, maintain standards, and represent the profession |
| Credential | a verification of an individual’s qualification or competence issued by a third party with the relevant authority |
| Accreditation | the granting of approval to an institution of learning by an official review board after the school has met specific requirements |