Jobs, Careers & Education

Across

2. oversimplified or biased mental picture which characterizes a person or group of people
6. activities falling outside of the normal, required curriculum of school
9. term used to describe a barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to positions of power or responsibility
13. skills needed to be effective in any job market and workplace
15. collection of past work used to document skills
16. measure of position based on social and economic factors including education, income, occupation and wealth
21. requires 60 hours of coursework, usually taking two years to complete; vary based on school and subject area
22. document listing a person’s education, work experience, and accomplishments used by employers to determine job eligibility
24. emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by overloading
27. state of wealth, resources and employment in a country or region; has a lot of influence on the job market and workforce
28. program providing financial aid to a student of an institution of higher learning in exchange for employment services
29. financial aid awarded to a student, as for the purpose of attending an institution of higher learning, often offered for academic achievement; does not require repayment
30. subject of specialization chosen by a student of an institution of higher learning
31. mental and emotional well-being of a person or group
32. relates to working in an office setting
33. ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge
34. financial aid given to a student of an institution of higher learning by the federal government, state government, college, or organization; usually offered due to financial need; does not require repayment
35. institution of higher learning which offers training for specific careers, such as welding, culinary arts, plumbing, medical assisting, cosmetology, etc.; sometimes provide students with licensure, certification or associate degrees; also known as vocational college or trade school

Down

1. time for hobbies, ease, and relaxation
3. group of similar occupations and industries
4. level to which someone is likely to gain employment and be successful in a career
5. relates to labor and working with your hands
7. period of reduced economic activity; affects the job market and unemployment
8. institution of higher learning which offers teaching and research facilities and awards a variety of bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates
10. ability or instinct to act or take charge independently
11. institution of higher learning which offers bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts, science or both
12. highest level of degree available; requires between 90 and 120 additional hours of coursework after the bachelor’s degree (could be less if you already have a master’s degree)
14. balance between work and personal responsibilities
17. term used to describe the vertically structured sequence of job positions through which a person can progress
18. way or condition in which a person lives; reflect a person’s values, morals, culture and financial situation
19. advanced degree earned after completing a bachelor’s degree; requires at least an additional 30 hours of coursework after the bachelor’s degree
20. institution of higher learning which offers associate degrees; often government-supported and less expensive than universities and colleges
23. of treating people differently based solely on physical characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, etc.; is illegal in the workplace; lowers morale in the workplace and is bad for business
25. requires 120 hours of coursework, usually taking four years to complete, including general education courses and courses specific to the student’s major
26. trusted guide or counselor who provides information, advice and support
33. financial aid provided on the terms it will be repaid