Financial Literacy (WPR 8)
This type of spending includes things like rent, food, and utilities that you must pay for to live.
What are needs?
An official card that allows you to legally drive a car and can be used as a photo ID.
What is a driver's license?
This self-management skill involves organizing and controlling how you spend your time.
What is time management?
Gaston College's main campus is located in this city.
What is Dallas, NC?
Working together toward a common goal while showing trust, respect, and accountability.
What is teamwork?
This card uses money that comes directly from your checking account when you make a purchase?
What is a debit card?
A document that includes your name, contact information, education, work experience, skills, and references.
What is a resume?
Noticing and checking the small parts of a task to make sure everything is correct on the job.
What is attention to detail?
You can get this type of degree at Gaston College, which normally takes two years to complete.
What is an associates degree?
This type of attitude helps build better workplace relationships, improves teamwork, and supports problem solving.
What is a positive attitude?
This type of bank account is commonly used for everyday spending and usually comes with a debit card.
What is a checking account?
Something that blocks, prevents, separates, or limits you from doing something.
What is a barrier?
Doing tasks on your own without being reminded or getting distracted.
What is self-direction (or staying on task)?
Gaston College has this animal as their mascot.
What is a rhino ("Mo" the Rhino)?
Facial expressions, body posture, gestures, and eye contact are all examples of this type of communication.
What is nonverbal communication?
This document explains your earnings, deductions, taxes, and net pay for a specific pay period.
What is your pay stub (or paycheck stub)?
The government office where you apply for a driver's license or state ID.
What is the DMV?
Thinking carefully, asking questions, and considering options to make good decisions.
What is critical thinking?
Gaston College does not have these, so students travel from home each day.
What are dorms or on-campus housing?
Showing up on time, being prepared, and following workplace rules are examples of this professional behavior.
What is reliability or responsibility?
This is a free report you should check at least once a year to help spot fraud or suspicious activity.
What is a credit report?
A North Carolina program that helps people with disabilities find good jobs and live more independently.
What is Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD)?
At work, you are asked to pack lunches for customers. You carefully read the order, make sure each lunch has the correct food items, and check everything before giving it to the customer.
What is attention to detail?
At Gaston College, students can learn this hands-on trade where metal pieces are joined together using heat.
What is welding?
The way your voice sounds-- such as calm, angry, or sarcastic -- can change how a message is understood.
What is tone of voice?