Career Avenues

Where is a student most likely to earn a bachelor's degree in philosophy?

• Trade school

• University

• Community College

• Technical School

Which is true about a worker who earned a certificate or license from a trade school?

• Has taken many general education classes (i.e. writing, history, etc.)

• Usually has more student debt than a graduate from a 4 year university

• Guaranteed to always have a job

• Could earn a good salary, especially if working in an in demand field

Which term describes when a college accepts a student but the student asks to wait a semester or a year before enrolling?

• Rejection

• Deferral

• Commencement

• All of the above

Which is a disadvantage for worker who choose full time employment over getting a college education?

• Start earning money immediately

• Do not have to pay for tuition

• Are statistically likely to earn less money in a lifetime.

• Gain real world experience sooner.

Which is true about joining the millitary?

• There are many career options

• It is a lifelong commitment.

• It means giving up on the idea of ever going to college.

• All of the above.

Which is true about high school graduates who take a year off before starting college?

• Will be a year older than classmates when eventually enroll in college

• Sometimes call it a Gap Year

• Have time to mature and experience life before starting college

• All of the above

How many years (approximately) does it take to earn an associates degree?

• 8 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

What can high school students do if they do not know what career they want?

• Research careers online

• Volunteer or apply for internships to learn about specific careers

• Take a career Interest Inventory assessment

• All of the above

How many years of college does it take to earn a Masters degree?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

What is a Job Outlook?

• A prediction of how many jobs will be available in the future

• A fixed regular payment

• An organization that employees people.

• a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job