Work Based Learning: School to Career

Two-year college degree.

• associate degree

• bachelor degree

• doctorate degree

• masters degree

Four-year college degree.

• associate degree

• bachelor degree

• doctorate degree

• masters degree

Progression of related occupations that results in employment and personal growth.

• occupation

• job

• career

• career clusters

Groups of occupational and career specialties.

• career pathway

• job

• career

• career clusters

One of several career directions within the career clusters.

• career pathway

• job

• occupation

• career clusters

Task performed by a worker, usually to earn money.

• career

• job

• occupation

• skill

Following a worker on the job and observing what that job involves.

• volunteering

• internship

• occupation

• job shadowing

Work that requires the use of related skills and experience.

• volunteering

• career

• occupation

• job shadowing

Research-based forecasts about which jobs will most likely be needed in the future.

• career clusters

• career pathway

• occupational trend

• job shadowing

Something you do well.

• career

• job

• occupation

• skill