Vocab 1
Institution of higher learning which offers associate degrees; often government-
supported and less expensive than universities and colleges
What is Community College
Emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by overloading
What is Burnout
Institution of higher learning which offers teaching and research facilities and
awards a variety of bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates
What is a University
Requires 60 hours of coursework, usually taking two years to complete; vary
based on school and subject area
What is a Associate Degree
Institution of higher learning which offers bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts,
science or both
What is a College
Time for hobbies, ease and relaxation
What is Leisure
Term used to describe a barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to
positions of power or responsibility
What is Glass Ceiling
Requires 120 hours of coursework, usually taking four years to complete;
include general education courses and courses specific to the student’s major
What is a Bachelor Degree
Institution of higher learning which offers training for specific careers, such as
welding, culinary arts, plumbing
What is Technical / Trade school.
Highest level of degree available; requires between 90 and 120 additional
hours of coursework after the bachelor’s degree
What is a Doctoral Degree
Level to which someone is likely to gain employment and be successful in a
career
What is employability
Ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge
What is a Lifelong Learner
Act of treating people differently based solely on physical characteristics such
as age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, etc.; is illegal in the workplace; lowers
morale in the workplace and is bad for business
What is Discrimination
Activities falling outside of the normal, required curriculum of school
What is Extracurricular Activities
Oversimplified or biased mental picture which characterizes a person or group
of people
What is a Stereotype
Program providing financial aid to a student of an institution of higher learning
in exchange for employment services
What is a Work Study Program
Way or condition in which a person lives; reflect a person’s values, morals,
culture and financial situation
What is lifestyle
Financial aid given to a student of an institution of higher learning by the federal
government, state government, college, or organization; usually offered due to
financial need; does not require repayment
What is a Grant
Subject of specialization chosen by a student of an institution of higher learning
What is a Major
Period of reduced economic activity; affects the job market and unemployment
What is a Recession
State of wealth, resources and employment in a country or region; has a lot of
influence on the job market and workforce
What is Economy
Ability or instinct to act or take charge independently
What is Initiative
Skills needed to be effective in any job market and workplace
What is Employability Skills
Term used to describe the vertically structured sequence of job positions
through which a person can progress
What is Career Ladder
Measure of position based on social and economic factors including education,
income, occupation and wealth
What is Socioeconomic Status