WorksheetsPBMF Ch 21 Vocabulary
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the definition of 'job'?
work a person does regularly in order to earn money
a place where people go to relax
a type of food
a kind of animal
What is the definition of 'career'?
series or related jobs in the same profession
a single job held for a lifetime
a temporary position
a hobby or pastime
What is the definition of 'skill'?
something an individual does well
a natural talent
an academic degree
a physical object
What is the definition of 'employability skills'?
applicable skills used to help an individual find a job, perform in the workplace, and gain success in a job or career
skills that are only useful in academic settings
skills that are only relevant for temporary jobs
skills that are not necessary for career advancement
What is the definition of 'career clusters'?
groups of occupational and career specialties
a single job or occupation
a type of educational degree
a method of job searching
What is the definition of 'career pathways'?
subgroups within career clusters that reflect occupations requiring similar knowledge and skills
a series of jobs that lead to a particular career
a list of all possible careers in a specific field
a guide to educational requirements for various jobs
What is the definition of 'career plan'?
list of steps on a timeline to reach a career goal; also called postsecondary plan
a random selection of jobs
a detailed description of a single job
a list of hobbies and interests
What is the definition of 'aptitude'?
characteristic that an individual has developed naturally; also called talents
a learned skill or ability
a temporary state of mind or feeling
a measure of intelligence
What is the definition of 'ability'?
mastery of a skill or the capacity to do something
a type of fruit
a historical event
a mathematical equation
What is the definition of 'values'?
principles and beliefs that a person considers important
a type of currency used in trade
a mathematical term for a number
a type of food ingredient
What is the definition of 'interest'?
feeling of wanting to learn more about a topic or to be involved in an activity
a type of bank account
a mathematical operation
a type of fruit
What is the definition of 'networking'?
talking with people a person knows and making new contacts
a type of computer programming
a method of data encryption
a form of digital marketing
What is the definition of 'informational interviewing'?
strategy used to interview a professional to ask for advice and direction, rather than asking for a job opportunity
a formal meeting to discuss a job application
a casual conversation with friends about career choices
a method of conducting surveys for market research
What is the definition of 'career and technical student organization (CTSO)'?
national student organizations with local school chapters that are related to career and technical education (CTE) courses
a type of vocational training program
a government agency overseeing education
a private company offering career counseling services
What is the definition of 'formal education'?
education received in a school, college, or university
self-directed learning through online resources
learning through life experiences and personal exploration
education received from family and community traditions
Fill in the blank: Postsecondary education is any education achieved after ________.
high school
elementary school
middle school
college
Fill in the blank: A not-for-profit school is a school that returns the money it earns back into the ________.
school
community
government
owners
Fill in the blank: A for-profit school is a school that is set up to earn money for ________.
investors
students
teachers
non-profit organizations
Fill in the blank: Occupational training is education that prepares a person for a specific type of ________.
work
hobby
vacation
meal
Fill in the blank: An internship is a short-term position with a sponsoring organization that gives the intern an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience in a certain field of ________.
study
work
interest
expertise
Fill in the blank: An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training, work experience, and classroom ________.
instruction
discussion
recreation
evaluation
Fill in the blank: Certification is a professional status earned by an individual after passing an exam focused on a specific body of ________.
knowledge
water
music
art
Fill in the blank: College access involves building awareness about college opportunities, providing guidance regarding college admissions, and identifying ways to pay for ________.
college
housing
transportation
books
Fill in the blank: A 529 plan is a savings plan for education operated by a state or educational ________.
institution
corporation
individual
government
Fill in the blank: A scholarship is financial aid that may be based on financial need or some type of merit or ________.
accomplishment
location
age
height
Fill in the blank: A work-study program is a part-time job on a college campus that is subsidized by the ________.
government
university
student
private sector
Fill in the blank: A need-based award is a financial-aid award available for students and families who meet certain economic ________.
requirements
benefits
challenges
opportunities
