| A | B |
| Technical College | a college that offers certificate programs to meet business and industry needs for technically skilled workers |
| Community College | a two-year public institution that grants certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees |
| University | an institution that offers both undergrad and graduate degrees |
| Undergradute Degree | The first-level of postsecondary education |
| Graduate Degree | an Advanced Academic degree AFTER an undergraduate degree |
| Apprenticeship | a paid training and work-experience opportunity |
| Internship | a non-paid training and work-experience opportunity at the undergrad or graduate level |
| Job Shadow | a career activity in which students follow an industry professional for a short period of time to see what they do |
| Associate Degree | 2-year college degree |
| Bachelors Degree | 4-year college degree |