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What type of financial aid is awarded for education or sports accomplishments and does not need to be repaid?
Scholarship
What pathway allows someone to begin earning a paycheck immediately after high school without additional formal education?
Workforce entry
What credential is required to operate large commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks and buses?
CDL
Which skilled trade installs electrical systems, repairs electrical problems, and reads blueprints?
Electrician
What is the name of a student's primary field of study in college?
Major
What type of financial aid is often requires repayment and can carry an interest rate?
Student Loans
What type of college usually takes about two years and offers associate degrees and transfer programs?
Community College or Jr. College
What healthcare certification prepares someone to assist patients with daily care needs?
CNA
What is "work while you learn"?
Apprentices getting paid while gaining skills and experience?
What does ROI stand for?
Return on investment
What type of financial aid is often based on financial need and usually does not need to be repaid?
Grant
What pathway can provide job training, leadership experience, educational benefits, and healthcare benefits while also requiring a service commitment?
Military Training
What is the difference between a certification and a license?
A certification shows that someone has met industry standards or demonstrated specific skills; licensure is government approval allowing someone to work in certain professions.
Name TWO things an apprenticeship combines.
Classroom instruction and paid work experience.
What military branch is the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces?
Space Force
What program allows students to earn money through a part-time job while attending school?
Work Study
What type of school provides hands-on training for careers such as welding, HVAC, and automotive technology?
Trade School
What certification prepares someone to provide emergency medical care before a patient reaches a hospital?
EMT
What is a worker called after completing an apprenticeship and becoming qualified to work independently?
Journeyman
What military branch focuses primarily on maritime safety, search and rescue, and law enforcement?
Coast Guard
1. What form do students complete to find out what federal financial aid they may qualify for? It's a 5 letter acronym
FAFSA
What pathway combines paid work experience with classroom instruction?
Apprenticeship
CompTIA A+ is a certification focused on......
Computers and Technology
Which skilled trade installs and repairs heating and air-conditioning systems?
HVAC Technician
What is the original amount of money borrowed on a student loan called?
Principal