Postsecondary Pathways
Joining the military and agreeing to serve for a certain period of time ex: Signing a contract to serve in the Navy for 4 years.
Enlist
What does iJAG stand for?
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates
Which cluster works to keep people healthy? Includes jobs like Surgeons, Therapists, and Nurses
Health Science
A sequence of education and training leading to careers in a sector is what?
Career Pathway
What nonverbal cue can undermine a speaker's credibility?
Slouched stance and avoiding eye contact
An award given by a college or university after completing a program of study. Ex: A Bachelor's Degree in Business
Degree
iJAG programs primarily focus on...
Youth development for career success
Which Cluster includes making products and getting them to people who purchase them? Includes jobs like: Assembly line workers and Machine Operators
Manufacturing
An opportunity to gain short term work experience and learn on the job is called what?
Internship
Saying "I will take responsibility reflects what kind of mindset?
Proactive
Learning skills while working, usually taught by the employer. Ex: a fast-food restaurant teaching a new worker to run the cash register.
On-the-Job Training
What does GNAP stand for?
Greeting
Name
Affiliation
Purpose
Which cluster helps people plan trips and make sure that their trips and visits are comfortable and pleasant? Includes jobs like: Waitresses, Museum Guides, Receptionists
Hospitality & Tourism
Someone who provides guidance based on their experience in a field is called what?
Mentor
A credible source typically includes which 3 elements?
- Author Credentials
- Citations
- Date
Learning a job by working with a skilled professional while also taking classes. Ex: Training to become a plumber
Apprenticeship
What does "AR" stand for, and what is one acceptable thing to do during that time?
Academic Remediation
- Work on Missing Work
- Homework
- Free Reading
- Studying
Which cluster includes studying the world and applying their learning to practival applications? Includes jobs like: Research Scientists, Mathematicians, and Engineers
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What validates specific skills or knowledge? Ex: ServSafe & CPR
Certification
When referring to SMART Goals, what does SMART stand for?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
This is a certification or license as proof of the skills and knowledge employers want in a specific career field. Ex: Earning a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate for a job at a restaurant
Industry Recognized Credentials
What are the 5 main goal areas of iJAG's Career Association?
Leadership Development
Career Development
Social Awareness
Civic Awareness
Service Learning
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Steps for education, training, and job experience is typically included in what?
A Career Pathway
What are 5 examples of Soft Skills?