Career Development Terms

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Aptitude

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A natural ability to do something.

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Career Cluster

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A group of jobs and industries that are related by skills or products.

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Assessment

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A tool or method to evaluate skills, interests, or abilities.

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Interest Survey

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A questionnaire that helps determine career preferences based on interests.

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Program of Study

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A sequence of courses and experiences aligned with a career path.

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Occupation

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A job or profession.

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Industry

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Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacturing of goods.

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Pathway

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A series of courses that prepare students for a specific career field.