Life skills
Finding a job, paying bills and being responsible
What is adulting!
General college courses that are required for any 2 year or 4 year degree
What are gen eds or prerequisites
The acronym for a goal that is scientific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound
What is a SMART goal
The unique characteristics about you that others see
What is personality
Something nearly everyone has to do to get a job
What is apply!
Something you pay for that helps out if your car or home get damaged
What is insurance
Learning a job while doing it
What is OJT - On the job training
The specific steps to achieving a goal
What is a plan
This Holland Code describes the "helpers" who enjoy working with people
What is Social
Written summary of your work, volunteer, and leadership experiences
What is a resume
bills that must be paid each month to keep a house or apartment (such as electric, gas, water)
What are utilities
College courses that count for high school AND college credit
What are concurrent or dual credit
Potential problems that may arise and need to be planned for in advance
What are obstacles
A person in a profession who helps you learn more about the career and develops you as a person
What is a mentor
The names and numbers of people you give to a potential employer who will say good things about you!
What are references
Your actual paycheck (minus taxes, etc)
What is net income
Free college courses for high school students in careers that are in high demand
What are Excel to CTE
The person who is responsible for fulfilling the steps of a personal goal setting plan
What is YOU (or me)
An assessment that ties skills to specific job areas. (leads to a certificate)
What is Work Keys
The person or department who receives job applications and puts together benefit packages
What is Human Resources
Something we put our money in to help it grow
What is an investment
Someone who is learning a job under an expert in the field
What is an apprentice
Looking back at how a plan worked/didn't work so you can learn from it
What is reflection
Career and technical programs designed for students with a specific interest in mind - gives them opportunities to compete
What is a CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization)
The federal application to apply for financial aid (like Pell Grants, etc) to help with training costs
What is FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)