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EDUCATION FOREDUCATION FORLIFELONG LEARNINGLIFELONG LEARNING

32.1 Education and Training

32.2 Educational Information

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EDUCATIONEDUCATIONAND TRAININGAND TRAINING

Discuss why education or training beyond high school may be needed

Illustrate how the amount of required preparation varies among occupations

Name and describe six common types of education and training

ObjectivesObjectives

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INVESTING IN YOUR FUTUREINVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE

Additional education and training will be one of the best investments you can make in your future.

A career ladder is a group of related occupations with different skill requirements organized into ranks like steps on a ladder.

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CAREER LADDER EXAMPLESCAREER LADDER EXAMPLES Lesson 32.1


PREPARING FOR AN PREPARING FOR AN OCCUPATIONOCCUPATION

Complete high school Career path depends on you

What occupation do you have in mind? How much time and effort are you willing

to put into your education and training?

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SEVERAL DIFFERENT SEVERAL DIFFERENT PATHS MAY LEAD TO PATHS MAY LEAD TO YOUR CAREER GOALYOUR CAREER GOAL

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TYPES OF EDUCATIONTYPES OF EDUCATIONAND TRAININGAND TRAINING

On-the-job training Apprenticeship Career and technical schools Community and junior colleges Colleges and universities Military training

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ON-THE-JOB TRAININGON-THE-JOB TRAINING

Almost all occupations involve some sort of learning by doing, also known as on-the-job training (OJT). A skilled worker teaches you as you watch. You then do the task under supervision.

An advantage of OJT is that you are paid while you learn.

Some jobs are almost always learned through OJT.

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APPRENTICESHIPAPPRENTICESHIP

An apprenticeship is a formal program of on-the-job training and related instruction by which a worker learns an occupation under the direction of a journey worker.

An apprentice is a trainee engaged in learning an occupation under the guidance and direction of a skilled worker.

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APPRENTICESHIPAPPRENTICESHIP

A journey worker is a skilled, experienced worker; the status achieved by an apprentice upon completion of an apprenticeship program.

An apprenticeship register is a waiting list for individuals who have met the preliminary requirements for entrance into an apprenticeship program.

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TOP 25 APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATIONSTOP 25 APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATIONS

Rank Occupation Rank Occupation

1 Electrician 14 Child Care Development Specialist

2 Carpenter 15 Boilermaker

3 Plumber 16 Heating/Air-Conditioner-Installer

4 Pipe Fitter (construction) 17 Power line Maintainer

5 Sheet Metal Worker 18 Power line Installer & Repairer

6 Structural-Steel Worker 19 Correction Officer

7 Elevator Constructor 20 Millwright

8 Roofer 21 Cook (hotel & restaurant)

9 Sprinkler Filter 22 Electrician (maintenance)

10 Bricklayer (construction) 23 Machinist

11 Construction Craft Laborer 24 Tool & Die Maker

12 Painter (construction) 25 Insulation Workers

13 Operating Engineer

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CAREER AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLSTECHNICAL SCHOOLS

Career programs are offered by high schools, career high schools, and area career centers.

Other sources of training include trade schools, technical institutes, business schools, and correspondence or home-study schools.

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PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS

Proprietary schools are privately operated postsecondary vocational, technical, or business schools.

Classes last from several weeks to several years.

A proprietary school is often more expensive than a public institution such as a community college.

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COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGESJUNIOR COLLEGES

These two-year colleges provide two types of programs: College transfer program—a two-year general

education program for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college

Occupational or career program—specialized skill training leading directly to employment

A community or junior college offers training in many occupational areas.

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MAIN ADVANTAGES OF COMMUNITY MAIN ADVANTAGES OF COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGESAND JUNIOR COLLEGES

They have close ties with local business and industry and try to tailor their training programs to the needs of the local area.

These colleges are usually less expensive to attend.

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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESCOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Colleges and universities are four-year institutions.

A typical state college or university offers 100 majors. Majors are primary areas of study chosen

by students for a college or other degree. Most undergraduate programs give you a

foundation upon which many careers can be built.

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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESCOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

In four years of college, you can expect to gain a basic education in your chosen field of study.

In addition, you will be expected to broaden your knowledge of literature, mathematics, science, history, the fine arts, and many other areas.

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MILITARY TRAININGMILITARY TRAINING

Another way to get education and training is to join a branch of the Armed Forces.

While in the service, you can learn skills and gain work experience.

You can use your skills to get a civilian job. You may decide to make a career of military

service.

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EDUCATIONAL INFORMATIONEDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Know sources of information regarding education and training

Know sources of information regarding financial aid

ObjectivesObjectives

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EDUCATION AND TRAININGEDUCATION AND TRAINING

To make a good educational decision, you will need information on various schools, including: Courses of study Admissions requirements Costs

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RESOURCESRESOURCES

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Published guides Guidance office or career center Public library Internet Local Job Service office Apprenticeship Information Centers Armed Forces recruiting office

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FINANCIAL AIDFINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is a broad term that includes all forms of financial assistance to individuals pursuing postsecondary education.

Grants are funds provided to qualified persons to assist them in attending college or in other postsecondary education.

Scholarships are financial aid awarded to a student on the basis of outstanding academic achievement.

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