Unit 4 Vocabulary High School and Career Planning

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a program in which a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skilled worker

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Apprenticeship

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certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in a particular area, usually lasting 2 years.

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Associate degree

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certificate of completion awarded to a person after they successfully complete a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas, usually lasting 4 years.

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Bachelor's degree

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units of measurement which schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation.

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Credits

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course that is not required but can be chosen by a student according to their interests

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Elective

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methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, etc.

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Financial aid

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a document stating that a person has passed a five-part test in the areas of writing, social studies, science, reading, and math.

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GED Certificate

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a program of study beyond a bachelor’s degree

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Graduate school

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a temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field

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Internship

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any education or training following high school

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Post-secondary education