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- 5. oversimplified or biased mental picture which characterizes a person or group of people
- 7. institution of higher learning which offers associate degrees; often governmentsupported and less expensive than universities and colleges
- 9. act 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
- 10. 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
- 15. 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)
- 16. financial aid provided on the terms it will be repaid
- 17. program providing financial aid to a student of an institution of higher learning in exchange for employment services
- 18. trusted guide or counselor who provides information, advice and support
- 19. 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
- 20. collection of past work used to document skills and achievements
- 21. document listing a person's education, work experience and accomplishments used by employers to determine job eligibility
- 23. mental and emotional well-being of a person or group
- 24. requires 120 hours of coursework, usually taking four years to complete; include general education courses and courses specific to the student’s major
- 25. term used to describe a barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to positions of power or responsibility
- 27. institution of higher learning which offers bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts, science or both
- 29. ability or instinct to act or take charge independently
- 30. institution of higher learning which offers teaching and research facilities and awards a variety of bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates
- 31. time for hobbies, ease and relaxation
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- 1. group of similar occupations and industries
- 2. level to which someone is likely to gain employment and be successful in a career
- 3. requires 60 hours of coursework, usually taking two years to complete; vary based on school and subject area
- 4. way or condition in which a person lives; reflect a person's values, morals, culture and financial situation
- 6. period of reduced economic activity; affects the job market and unemployment
- 8. skills needed to be effective in any job market and workplace
- 11. emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by overloading
- 12. measure of position based on social and economic factors including education, income, occupation and wealth
- 13. advanced degree earned after completing a bachelor’s degree; requires at least an additional 30 hours of coursework after the bachelor’s degree
- 14. activities falling outside of the normal, required curriculum of school
- 18. subject of specialization chosen by a student of an institution of higher learning
- 22. state of wealth, resources and employment in a country or region; has a lot of influence on the job market and workforce
- 26. balance between work and personal responsibilities
- 28. 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