Associate's Degree

2 year college degree from a community college, university, college, or technical school. The recipient of an Associate's Degree can then transfer the credits toward a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree.

Accuplacer/ASSET

Advising, Placement, and Retention System – an assessment-advising program designed to identify the basic skill levels of students as they enter two-year institutions.

the process or state of changing to fit a new environment or different conditions, or the resulting change

Apprenticeship

One bound by legal agreement to work for another for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in a trade artor business

Associate's Degree

2 year college degree from a community college, university college, or technical school. The recipient of an Associate's Degree can then transfer the credits toward a 4 year Bachelors degree.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Battery (ASVAB) – is a test developed and maintained by the United States Department of Defense.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB

is a test developed and maintained by the United States Department of Defense.

Bachelor's Degree

4 year college degree from a university college earned by completing undergraduate coursework and are awarded in specific concentrations.

Certifications

an official document that gives proof and details of something such as personal status, educational achievements ownership or authenticity

Changing Economy

- a transformation that occurs within an economy that either increases, sustains, or depletes its vitality

 Changing Economy

a transformation that occurs within an economy that either increases, sustains, or depletes its vitality

College

postesecondary institution offering a collection of degrees in one specific area; also an undergraduate division or school in a university.

Community College -

postsecondary school with up to 2-year programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees.

Competency

the quality of being adequately or well qualified in a skill or ability

Correlation

a relationship in which two or more things are mutual or complementary, or one thing is caused by another

Credential

a professional or industry certification proving a person's qualifications, awarded for occupational competency typically by passing an exam.

Career and Technical Education

educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation

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Depression

extended period of negative economic activity; unemployment, declining income & production.

Doctoral Degree

postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities, highest level of academic degree. Everyone is familiar with the medical doctor, who holds an M.D. Medical Doctorate. But you can earn a doctorate in almost any subject area Doctor of Philosophy abbreviated as PhD.

Diverse Economy

economy composed of many ethnic, as well as socioeconomic and gender groups

Dual Enrollment

involves students being enrolled in two separate academically related institutions

Economic Cycle

the natural fluctuation of the economy between periods of expansion and contraction. Factors such as gross domestic product  interest rates levels of employment and consumer spending help to determine the current stage of the economic cycle.

Economy

the wealth and resources of a country or region especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services careful management of available resources.

Formal Assessment

standardized written or performance test of knowledge aptitude values etc.

Formal Learning

done or carried out in accordance with established or prescribed rules

Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation provides grants loans and work-study funds for college or career school.

Function

an activity or role assignedto somebody or something

Global Economy

the interdependent economies of the world's nations, regarded as a single economic system

Graduate Degree

college program leading to a master's degree or doctoral degree advanced study generally following a bachelor's degree.

Grant

financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund.

Independent Learning

a method or learning process where learners have ownership and control of their learning - they learn by their own actions and direct regulate and assess their own learning

Inflation

a sharp increase in th costs of goods and services.

Informal Learning

not officially prepared organized or sanctioned