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vocab
Term | Definition |
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SAT | scholastic aptitude test- a test that measures the critical thinking mathematical reasoning and writing skills students need to do college level work |
Student organizations | vocational student organizational nonprofit national organizational state local chapters organizational among members each organizational is imposed of vocational students interested in a specific occupational area |
On-the-job training | education and training provided by an employer that usually takes place at a work site |
PSAT | |
proprietary school | a privately owned school that operates for profit for those seeking vocational training |
Postsecondary | education after high school |
Part-time jobs | paid employment that is not supervised by school personnel; may or may not be related to the students career choice |
Military | special skills may be developed through educational programs in the armed services |
Journey Worker | a certified, experienced, skilled craftsperson that has successfully completed an apprenticeship program |
Master’s degree | an advanced 2 year program completed after attainment of a bachelors degree |
Job shadowing | a short term experience that allows the student to follow an experienced worker and see the day to day activities of a particular career |
Internship | allows the student the opportunity to observe and participate in activities related to a career field; supervised by school personnel and related to the students career choice may be paid or unpaid |
Goals | a purpose/objective |
EOC | end of course assessment |
Course of study | a pathway, which a student selects in high school |
Cooperative education | paid employment with an education component provided in a career-technical class and supervised by school personnel |
Community college | type of college with up to 2 year programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees |
College/University | a postsecondary school where a student might receive a bachelors degree, masters, or doctoral degree in a specific discipline. |
CFNC | college foundation of north carolina |
Certificate | a written statement that is accepted as proof of certain facts; often relating to the attainment of specific skills |
Bachelor’s degree | achieved after completion of a curriculum meeting the demands of a 4 year college program |
ASSET | advising, placement, and retention system- an assessment-advising program designed to identify the basic skill levels of students as they enter two year institutions |
ASVAB | armed services vocational aptitude battery is a test developed and maintained by the united states department of defense |
Apprenticeship | a trainee engages in learning occupation under the guidance and direction of a skilled worker, a 3-4 year training program on the job training with related technical instruction |