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100

The #1 skill employers look for in candidates

What is Communication Skills

100

An individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards

What is an Entrepreneur


100

School that offers educational programs in high demand trades/careers as well as university transfer programs

What is a Community College

100

Services and repairs automobiles, sometimes specializing in one or more automobile brands or sometimes working with any brand

What is an Auto Mechanic

$39,100 - $68,870

100

The 3-letter personality code used to help choose a career

What is the Holland Code

200

A structured conversation where one participant asks questions, and the other prepares and provides answers 

What is an interview

200

Employs the art and science of beautifying the hair, nails, and skin

What is a Cosmetologist/Hairdresser

$32,400 - $34,080

200

When someone learns a trade under a certified expert

What is an Apprenticeship

200

Administer oral hygiene care to patients, address oral hygiene problems and educate on oral health maintenance and disease prevention

What is a Dental Hygienist

$48,060 - $80,970


200

Major factors that should be considered when looking for a career that might be the best fit for you  

What are your INTERESTS, PERSONALITY, VALUES & SKILLS

300

 The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas

What is Critical Thinking Skills

300

Develop, create and modify general computer applications

What is a Software Engineer

$78,230 - $168,460

300

four-year college degree

What is a Bachelors Degree

300

 Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to a criminal investigation

What is Forensic Scientist/Technician

$37,670 - $77,050


300

The forecast or expected change in the number of people that are employed in a certain occupation over a selected period of time 

What is Growth Rate

400

Professional (soft) skills employers are seeking

What are communication, people skills, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, time management, organization, empathy, etc

400

Works under the supervision of dentists and works closely with dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities

What is a Dental Assistant

$37,200 - $61,510

400

two-year college degree

What is an Associates degree

400

 Studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

What is an Archaeologist

$47,230 - $93,380

400

North Carolina's minimum wage 

What is $7.25

500

Skills utilized in careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math

What is STEM 

500

A person who records business transactions on behalf of an individual or organization, reports on company performance, and identifies issues

What is an Accountant

$49,350 - $125,930

500

Careers such as Biomedical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Software Developer, ESPN Statistician, Legoland Designer, Animator and Medical Illustrator are considered which type of careers

What are STEM Careers

500

This person works in and under the house fixing leaks and replacing pipes

What is a Plumber

$46,300 - $63,460

500

The one thing that stops most people from living their DREAMS

What is DOING NOTHING