a comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to help explain something or make it easier to understand

One bound by legal agreement to work for another for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in a trade, art, or business

is a test developed and maintained by the United States Department of Defense.

provide students with a context for studying traditional academics and learning the skills specific to a career, and provide U.S. schools with a structure for organizing or restructuring curriculum offerings and focusing class make-up by a common theme such as interest.

using as few words as possible to give the necessary information, or compressed in order to be brief

education after high school.

organized learning outside of the formal education system; tend to be short-term, voluntary, and have few if any prerequisites.

advanced placement, college courses taken in high school

a school program that allows students to receive academic credit for career work in the student's field of interest done outside the school

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

an official document that gives proof and details of something such as personal status, educational achievements, ownership, or authenticity

involves students being enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions. Generally, it refers to high school students taking college courses.

the action or fact of achieving a goal toward which one has worked

the practice of paying close attention to a speaker and asking questions to ensure full comprehension

a type of work experience for entry-level job-seekers

an official document showing the educational work of a student in a school or college

highly institutionalized, bureaucratic, curriculum driven, and formally recognized with grades, diplomas, or certificates