Career and Technical Education and Career Concepts

Flashcards covering key concepts from Unit 1 on the distinction between jobs and careers, as well as the role and benefits of Career and Technical Education.

What does Career and Technical Education serve as a base for?

Further education at a higher level and future career development.

What does Career and Technical Education provide to help create more engaged members of the workforce?

Job and hands-on experiences.

What does hands-on experience in Career and Technical Education prepare individuals for?

The technical aspects of future careers.

What is the goal of a career?

Improving your skills so you can grow in your job, or move into another job.

What does a career involve beyond what one currently does?

Future advancement in the current field of job, including changing to other jobs.

How does the text contrast getting a job with having a career?

Getting a job is a one-time event, whereas a career is a lifelong process where progress is like climbing a ladder.

To have a career, what two things should you think about?

What type of work you want to do in the future, and what education you will need to meet your goals.