Jobs, Careers & Education Flashcards

What type of degree is offered by community and junior colleges?

What term is used to describe activities falling outside of the normal, required curriculum of school?

What is a type of financial support?

What are employability skills sometimes called?

What can help to improve teamwork skills?

Emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by overloading is known as?

Which government agency enforces laws concerning workplace discrimination?

A portfolio should demonstrate?

What type of degree requires 120 hours of coursework, which is based on the major?

Initiative can accurately be described as?

What do teaching and nursing have in common?

Which career cluster are librarians classified as?

Educational Degrees and Financial Support

Associate Degrees: Offered by community and junior colleges, typically requiring two years of study.
Financial Support: Includes grants, loans, and scholarships aimed at assisting students with educational expenses.

School Activities and Skills Development

Extracurricular Activities: Activities outside the regular curriculum that enhance social skills and personal development.
Teamwork Skills: Improved by participation in extracurricular activities, fostering collaboration and communication.

Key Employment Concepts

Employability Skills: Also known as soft skills, essential for workplace success, encompassing communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Initiative: Describes the ability to act independently, a valued trait in many careers.

Emotional Well-being and Workplace Issues

Burnout: A state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion from extended stress or overwork.
Workplace Discrimination: Enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which ensures laws are upheld to prevent bias in employment.

Portfolios and Career Considerations

Portfolio: A collection demonstrating an individual's abilities, strengths, and interests, valuable for job applications or educational purposes.
Degree Requirements: A bachelor's degree typically requires 120 hours of coursework related to the major field of study.

Stereotypes in Professions

Teaching and Nursing: Often stereotyped as women's jobs, highlighting gender biases in career perceptions.
Librarians: Classified within the education and training career cluster, emphasizing roles in knowledge dissemination and information management.

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