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What is one important reason to continue education beyond high school according to the text?
What is one important reason to continue education beyond high school according to the text?
- To have more free time
- To fulfill a social expectation
- To develop skills, increase human capital, and potentially increase lifetime earnings (correct)
- To avoid entering the workforce
Where can a student find information about the education and skills related to a particular job?
Where can a student find information about the education and skills related to a particular job?
- School yearbook
- Occupational Outlook Handbook produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (correct)
- Personal diary
- Local newspaper
What does the graph comparing median weekly earnings of full-time workers with various levels of education suggest?
What does the graph comparing median weekly earnings of full-time workers with various levels of education suggest?
- Earnings are unrelated to educational attainment
- Education has no impact on earnings
- Workers with lower levels of education earn higher wages
- In general, workers with higher levels of education earn higher wages (correct)
What is the purpose of the Career Focused link mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Career Focused link mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Education Beyond High School
- One important reason to continue education beyond high school is to increase earning potential.
Job Research
- A student can find information about the education and skills related to a particular job through the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Earnings and Education
- The graph comparing median weekly earnings of full-time workers with various levels of education suggests that workers with higher levels of education tend to earn higher median weekly earnings.
Career Resources
- The Career Focused link provides students with information and resources to explore career options and plan their education.
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Test your knowledge about the Occupational Outlook Handbook with this quiz. Assess your understanding of how to use the handbook to explore career options, educational requirements, and potential earnings.
