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Altered Workweeks

flex-time, compressed worksheet, to get away from standard 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week schedule

Types of Degrees

Associate, bachelor, master, doctoral

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

Aspects that Personal Career Profiles evaluate when looking at Career Choices;

values, interests/responsibilities, personality, Data-People-Things, skills/aptitudes, education/training

Intermediate planning goals;

break career plan into manageable steps, provide focus

Pros of Online Learning;

flexible, convient (allows ppl to work when & where they want at their own pace)

Cons of Online Learning;

no teacher interactions, not really any discussions, no class simulation, keep self on task

Apprentice

learning how to do a job w/ hands-on experience under a skilled worker

Apprenticeship

common in construction & manufacturing, way to get educational/training for career

Benefits of Vocational-Technical Centers;

variety of skills-oriented programs, earn high school diploma & certificate for a career, evening classes, & cheap

Benefits of Community & Technical colleges;

only 2 yrs, various occupations, night/weekend classes, cheap, transferrable credits to other colleges & universities

Things to consider when choosing a 4 yr college & university;

location, size, cost, quality of program, entrance requirements, availabilty of financial aid

Continuing Education

formal courses for adult students

Why do adults usually Continue Education?

to finish their degree, upgrade skills or change careers

Military Opportunities;

large employer, many different careers, enlist up to 6 yrs of active duty, pay for education after service

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)

Some school that offer associate’s degree programs

University of Cincinnati, University of Akron, Notre Dame College

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

Programmatic Accreditation

ensures an academic program meets rigorous educational quality standards

Institutional Accreditation

reviews academic & organizational structures of a college/university of a whole

Things to consider when choosing a college major;

program cost, salary, & employment rates

Are average salaries representative of what you will earn in an entry-level position after college graduation?

No, it should be less