Santa
Institution of higher learning which offers bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts, science or both
college
period of reduced economic activity; affects the job market and unemployment
recession
time for hobbies, ease and relaxation
leisure
emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by overloading
Burnout
trusted guide or counselor who provides information, advice and support
mentor
oversimplified or biased mental picture which characterizes a person or group of people
stereotype
document listing a person’s education, work experience and accomplishments used by employers to determine job eligibility
Résumé
requires 60 hours of coursework, usually taking two years to complete; vary based on school and subject area
associate's degree
collection of past work used to document skills and achievements
portfolio
financial aid provided on the terms it will be repaid
loan
term used to describe the vertically structured sequence of job positions through which a person can progress
career ladder
University institution of higher learning which offers teaching and research facilities and awards a variety of bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates
university
mental and emotional well-being of a person or group
morale
financial aid awarded to a student, as for the purpose of attending an institution of higher learning, often offered for academic achievement; does not require repayment
scholarship
group of similar occupations and industries
career cluster
period of reduced economic activity; affects the job market and unemployment
recession
term used to describe a barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to positions of power or responsibility
Glass Ceiling
advanced degree earned after completing a bachelor’s degree; requires at least an additional 30 hours of coursework after the bachelor’s degree
master's degree
act of treating people differently based solely on physical characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, etc.; is illegal in the workplace; lowers morale in the workplace and is bad for business
discrimination
skills needed to be effective in any job market and workplace
employable skills
institution of higher learning which offers training for specific careers, such as welding, culinary arts, plumbing, medical assisting, cosmetology, etc.; sometimes provide students with licensure, certification or associate degrees; also known as vocational college or trade school
technical school
balance between work and personal responsibilities
Work-life Balance
measure of position based on social and economic factors including education, income, occupation and wealth
Socioeconomic Status
highest level of degree available; requires between 90 and 120 additional hours of coursework after the bachelor’s degree (could be less if you already have a master’s degree)
doctoral degree
level to which someone is likely to gain employment and be successful in a career
employability