Postsecondary Basics
This is a place people go after high school to learn more and prepare for a career.
College
This skill helps you work well with others and share ideas clearly.
Communication
This is money you earn for school that does NOT need to be paid back.
Scholarship
This is the school students usually attend after finishing middle school.
High school
Helping at school or in your community without getting paid is called this.
Volunteering
This type of college usually takes about 2 years to complete.
Community college
Showing up on time and doing your best work shows this important trait.
Responsibility
This is money you borrow for school and pay back later.
Student loan
These are the classes students must pass to graduate from high school.
Required courses/classes
Being a team captain or club officer shows this skill on your resume.
Leadership
This is a school where students learn hands-on skills like welding, cosmetology, or auto repair.
Trade school
This skill helps you think of solutions when something goes wrong.
This kind of help is often based on a family's income.
These classes let students explore interests like art, music, technology, or cooking.
Elective courses/classes
Teachers, coaches, or principals can write this to say good things about a student who is applying for college or a job.
Recommendation letter
You can earn this after finishing classes in a college or community college.
Degree/diploma
Doctors, teachers, and firefighters (and many more!) all need this trait to keep learning new things, even when it's hard.
Perseverance
Some students earn money for college by working while they are in school. This is called...
A work-study program
Taking challenging classes can help students prepare for college and future careers. These classes are often called this.
Advanced or Honors classes
This part of a resume lists clubs, sports, or other things you do after school.
Extracurricular activities
You can earn this after finishing classes in a trade or career program.
Certificate
This skill means being kind and listening to others, even when you disagree.
Respect
This form helps colleges decide how much financial aid a student can receive.
FAFSA
This means choosing classes with your school counselor that match your interests and future goals to help you get ready for college or a career.
Course planning
Sometimes when applying for a job, you need to submit this in addition to your resume.
Cover letter