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FOR THE GROUP: What is the degree called that typically takes 4 years to obtain?
A Bachelor's Degree
100
Define Entrepreneur
A person who starts his or her own business.
100
Why does the vocabulary term "job shadowing" have the name that it does? The definition should be part of your answer.
Job shadowing is when you follow somebody around at work to see what their job is like. Since shadows follow you where ever you go, the word makes sense.
100
Your future depends on your transferable skills. What kinds of transferable skills have been taught to you in English class? What makes them transferable?
Examples: reading, writing, written communication, vocabulary; They are transferable because they are valuable in every career setting.
100
FOR THE GROUP: What are goods? What is the difference between them and services?
Tangible items that can be bought, traded, or sold. Services can't be touched--they're things that are performed or done for pay, like cutting someone's hair or mowing a lawn or designing a dress.
200
How many years does it take to complete a master's degree after graduating high school? Where can you get one?
6-8 Years; University or College
200
Explain 3 differences between jobs and careers.
1. Careers require more education and training that a job 2. Jobs are meant to be temporary, and careers are long term 3. Careers take extensive planning; jobs can be easy to transfer from one to the next
200
FOR THE GROUP! How is your time spent when you are involved in Cooperative Education?
You spend half of your time learning in a classroom, and half of your time working and doing things hands-on.
200
What is networking, and how does it help you be more successful?
Networking is creating relationships with people in a certain career field by meeting new people and making connections. It can help you find a job, or create more work for your company.
200
ALL GROUPS!!!! Joe was hungry. He had $850 dollars in pennies in his piggy bank. He took it to Chipotle and bought $900 worth of burritos and tacos, so he borrowed $50 from his 2 year old sister. What is the vocabulary word that describes his situation?
He is in debt!
300
How many years does it take to obtain an associate's degree after you graduate high school?
2 Years
300
Explain the main difference between full-time and part-time work (hint: I'm looking for a #)
Full-time work is generally 40 hrs/week or more; part-time work is less than that
300
How is an internship different from a regular career?
It is temporary. Internships are for a set period of time, while careers are meant to last until somebody retires/quits/gets fired.
300
What vocabulary word can be used to describe the money you receive in a paycheck every week?
Income!
300
What time period separates a long-term goal from a short-term goal (in this class)?
12 months (or 1 Year)
400
In what type of school can you earn an Associate's Degree?
A Community College
400
What are qualifications?
Achievements or accomplishments a person has that makes them suitable to perform a job (ex: teachers need the qualification of having a teaching license)
400
Compare and contrast "Service Learning" with community service.
They are both similar because it is unpaid volunteer work that can help the community. However, service learning has the purpose of learning about a specific career while performing the service. Community service is just meant to help people, and is not career-related.
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! What affects the cost of living in an area? WHY?
Cost of living is affected by property values, the prices of homes, the amount of jobs available, and the income of the people who live there. The more money people use, the more people will be charged.
400
What is a skill, and what makes it a skill?
A skill is something one can do especially well; skills can always be practiced and improved.
500
FOR THE GROUP: Where would you be able to get a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) & what degree is required first?
1. College or University 2. Master's (sometimes bachelor's)
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Explain how somebody with a good career can mentor somebody.
Mentoring is when an expert professional helps somebody young/inexperienced learn about a career. They help them make decisions, keep them on track, and set goals.
500
When does somebody usually perform an apprenticeship, and what types of careers usually require one?
After completing their formal training or education in that trade. Manual trades usually require one (like blacksmiths, masons, architects, etc)
500
What types of special skills would you need to be a Fire Fighter? Why are the special?
They are special because only one career field can use them; possible examples: putting out fire, evacuating people, etc.
500
Name all 4 of the degrees we've covered in class in order from shortest to longest amount of time they take to earn.
Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral :)