flex-time, compressed worksheet, to get away from standard 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week schedule
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Types of Degrees
Associate, bachelor, master, doctoral
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Types of Associate Degrees
Science, art, business, education, accounting or (AA) Associate of Applied Arts, (AS) Associate of Science, (AAA) Associate of Applied Arts, (AAS) Associate of Applied Science
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Aspects that Personal Career Profiles evaluate when looking at Career Choices;
break career plan into manageable steps, provide focus
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Pros of Online Learning;
flexible, convient (allows ppl to work when & where they want at their own pace)
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Cons of Online Learning;
no teacher interactions, not really any discussions, no class simulation, keep self on task
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Apprentice
learning how to do a job w/ hands-on experience under a skilled worker
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Apprenticeship
common in construction & manufacturing, way to get educational/training for career
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Benefits of Vocational-Technical Centers;
variety of skills-oriented programs, earn high school diploma & certificate for a career, evening classes, & cheap
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Benefits of Community & Technical colleges;
only 2 yrs, various occupations, night/weekend classes, cheap, transferrable credits to other colleges & universities
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Things to consider when choosing a 4 yr college & university;
location, size, cost, quality of program, entrance requirements, availabilty of financial aid
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Continuing Education
formal courses for adult students
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Why do adults usually Continue Education?
to finish their degree, upgrade skills or change careers
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Military Opportunities;
large employer, many different careers, enlist up to 6 yrs of active duty, pay for education after service
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Benefits of ROTC program;
pays for tuition while you go to college & train to become an Army Officer, wide range of career opportunities, eye-opening experience (once in a life time opportunity that will change your life)
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Some school that offer associate’s degree programs
University of Cincinnati, University of Akron, Notre Dame College
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Accreditation
an affirmation that a college provides a quality of education that the general public has the right to expect & that the educational community recognizes
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Programmatic Accreditation
ensures an academic program meets rigorous educational quality standards
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Institutional Accreditation
reviews academic & organizational structures of a college/university of a whole
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Things to consider when choosing a college major;
program cost, salary, & employment rates
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Are average salaries representative of what you will earn in an entry-level position after college graduation?
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