1. Exam study guide Education for Careers

2. Mission Statement World English Dictionary (source: dictionary.com) mission statement — n an official statement of the aims and objectives of a business or other organization D R A F T

3. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens ~ Sean Covey 1.BE PROACTIVE – Take responsibility for your life. 2.BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND – Define your mission and goals in life. 3.PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST – Prioritize, and do the most important things first. 4.THINK WIN-WIN – Have an everyone-can-win attitude. 5.SEE FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD – Listen to people sincerely. 6.SYNERGIZE – Work together to achieve more. 7.SHARPEN THE SAW – Renew yourself regularly. D R A F T Mission Statement

4. University the highest level, having a college of liberal arts & a program of graduate studies together with several professional schools; assign both undergraduate & graduate degreesliberal arts liberal arts – course of study that teaches general knowledge & is made up of the arts, humanities, natural sciences, & social sciences, D R A F T

5. College an institution of higher learning, especially one providing a general or liberal arts education rather than technical or professional trainingliberal arts education D R A F T

6. Community College a nonresidential junior college established to serve a specific community offering courses only through the first one or two years of college instruction granting a certificate of title instead of a degree, or an associate degree. D R A F T

7. Technical College an institution for further education that provides courses in technology, art, secretarial skills, agriculture, etc. D R A F T

8. Proprietary school a school organized as a profit-making venture primarily to teach vocational skills or self- improvement techniques – Delta College – ITI – MedVance College – Remington College – West Virginia University D R A F T

9. Degrees  Associate - a degree granted especially by junior/community/technical colleges after completion of two years of study  Bachelor’s - a degree awarded by a college or university to a person who has completed undergraduate studieswho  Master’s - a degree awarded by a graduate school or department, usually to a person who has completed at least one year of graduate studywho  Ph.D. - Also called doctorate. the highest degree awarded by a graduate school, usually to a person who has completed at least three years of graduate study and a dissertation approved by a board of professorsdoctorate. D R A F T

10. Apprenticeships a person who works for another in order to learn a tradewho D R A F T

11. Internships any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession any period of time during which a beginner acquires experience in an occupation, profession, or pursuit D R A F T

12. Types of Financial Aid Scholarship - a sum of money or other aid granted to a student, because of merit, need, etc., to pursue his or her studies Grant - form of financial aid, based on need, which you do not have to repay Loan - something lent or furnished on condition of being returned, especially a sum of money lent at interest Work-study program - a program enabling high-school or college students to combine academic work with actual job experience DRAFT

13. Pell Grant money the government provides for students who need it to pay for college. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid. Eligible students receive a specified amount each year under this program.

14. FAFSA FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form is used to determine the amount of money a family is expected to contribute to the price of attending a postsecondary institution. The results of the FAFSA are used in determining student grants, work study, and loan amounts.

15. About the Military The United States Armed Forces: – The military forces of the United States (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy) The President of the U.S.: – The overall head of the military – Helps form military policy The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD): – A federal executive department – The principal organ by which military policy is carried out – Headed by the Secretary of Defense a civilian & a member of the cabinet serves as the President’s second-in-command D R A F T

16. About the Military National Security Council – Coordinates military action with diplomacy – Headed by National Security Advisor Joint Chiefs of Staff – Six members who advise the President & the National Security Advisor – Includes the head of each DoD service branches (does not include the Coast Guard-falls under Dept. of Homeland Security-or National Guard) U.S. Military – All branches work together during operations & joint missions – One of the largest militaries in terms of number of personnel – Draws manpower from pool of volunteers (conscription-draft- hasn’t been used since 1972) D R A F T

17. ASVAB The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces.