Vocabulary
What does the term postsecondary education mean?
Any education after high school
What type of college is located in Morganton, NC? What is the name of the college?
Western Piedmont Community College or WPCC
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What is the best career path- college, trade/vocational school, apprenticeships, military service, or going straight to the workforce after high school?
It depends on you- there is no one right answer. Only you can decide what the best path is for your life.
What type of degree typically takes 6-18 months to complete?
Certificate
What are the two kinds of free money offered to college students?
Scholarships and grants
True or False: Jobs that require more education and training pay more, on average.
True- this is not always the case, but it usually is.
How many years does it typically take to complete an Associate's degree?
2 years
NO you have to graduate & get your high school diploma
True or False: Jobs that only require a high school education tend to pay close to minimum wage.
True- although this is not always the case.
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What type of degree typically takes 4 years?
Bachelor's Degree
What is the highest degree you can receive at a community college?
Associate's Degree: 2 years
What is another name for technical schools?
Trade or vocational school, community college
True or False: Apprenticeships are the same thing as on-the-job training.
False- apprenticeships are way more in depth, will last longer, and will teach you much more than the typical on-the-job training.
If you want to be a doctor, how many years of college will it take for you to complete your degree?
12 plus years (doctor's MUST go to college for 12 years then apply for a residency program to work under other doctors for an additional 4 years.)
List the types of college degrees in order from lowest to highest level. DOUBLE MONEY!!!
Certificate: 6-18 months
Diploma: 18-20 months
Associate's: 2 years
Bachelor's: 4 years
Master's: 8 years
Doctorate: the highest level of degree
Name at least 2 types of careers that may be taught at a technical or trade school.
Some examples could be HVAC, plumbing, electrician, auto mechanic, welder, carpentry
It is a crime to leave the military before your service has ended, and you can go to jail for it. What is the name for this crime?
Desertion