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9th Grade
10/22/2014

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Apprenticeship:
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Learning an occupation from an experienced worker
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ASSET:
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A test that measures skills you need before entering a 2 year college
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ASVAB:
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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery – taken before joining military
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Bachelor’s degree:
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4 Year Degree
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Certificate:
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Proof that you have learned certain skills needed for certain jobs
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CFNC.org:
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CFNC.org: College Foundation of NC website used to plan your future
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College/University:
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Have programs for bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree
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Community college:
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Programs leading to certificates or associate(2 yr) degrees.
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Cooperative education:
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A paying job that also counts as school credit
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Course of study:
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A graduation pathway selected in high school.
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Internship:
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Paid or unpaid on the job experience for students
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Job shadowing:
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Involves following a worker and seeing the daily activities of a career that interests you
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Master’s degree:
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A 2-year program AFTER you get a bachelor’s degree.
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Journey Worker:
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Skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship
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Military:
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The armed services offers educational programs
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Postsecondary:
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Education after high school.
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Proprietary school:
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Have specialized programs and operate for a PROFIT (ex: dental, cosmetology

 

schools)

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PSAT:
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Practice exam for the SAT
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On-the-job training:
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Provided by an employer at a work site.
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SAT:
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Scholastic Aptitude Test – A test that measures skills you need before entering a 4 year college
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CTSO:
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Career & Technical Student Organization: Examples- DECA, FBLA, HOSA, FCCLA
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Trade & professional organizations:
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Group of people from the same occupation
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Transcript:
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Official record of grades earned throughout school
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VOCATS:
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Your “EOC” for vocational courses like Career Management
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