College & Career Quest
Skills for Success
Money Smart
Workplace Know-How
Who's the Professional?
100

This describes what you focus on studying in college

What is a Major or Program Area?

100

This skill involves speaking clearly and listening actively.

What is communication?

100

Money you earn from a job is called this.

What is income?

100

Dressing appropriately, showing up on time, and being respectful all fall under this trait.

What is professionalism?

100

This professional helps you when you're sick, takes your temperature, and might give you medicine.

Who is a nurse?

200

A school that offers a 2-year Associates degree is considered this.

What is a Community College?

200

When you work well with others toward a shared goal, you're showing this skill.

What is teamwork?

200

This financial plan helps you organize your income and expenses.

What is a budget?

200

This document summarizes your skills, experience, and education for employers.

What is a resume?

200

This person designs and builds structures like bridges, roads, or buildings.

Who is an engineer?

300

When researching colleges, this includes tuition, housing, meals, and fees.

What is the cost of attendance?

300

Staying calm and adjusting when plans change is an example of this important soft skill.

What is adaptability?

300

When deciding between buying something you want now or saving for something more important later, you're practicing this habit.

What is delayed gratification?

300

During this meeting, employers ask you questions to decide if you're the right fit for a job.

What is an interview?

300

This person works with numbers, budgets, and financial records for individuals or businesses.

Who is an accountant?

400

These events let you visit a campus, meet students, and view programs before applying.

What is a college tour or open house?

400

This skill helps you look at a situation, identify the issue, and find solutions.

What is problem solving?

400

This type of expense doesn't change month to month.
For example, rent.

What is a fixed expense?

400

These individuals are people who can speak positively about your abilities when you apply for a job.

Who are references?

400

This professional helps people find careers, fill out applications, and plan for their future goals.

Who is a career counselor?

500

This term refers to the percentage of students who start and finish a degree at college.

What is the graduation rate?

500

This skill is shown when you realize your mistakes, reflect on feedback, and keep improving.

What is self-awareness?

500

The amount of money left after paying all your expenses is known as this.

What is savings/discretionary income?

500

This term refers to how you behave online and the trail you leave behind on the internet.

What is your digital footprint?

500

This person creates detailed maps using data about landforms, roads, and geography.

Who is a cartographer?