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Chapter 32:  Education for Lifelong Learning

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Most entry-level jobs require some on-the-job training.
 

 2. 

Some types of college degrees do not lead directly to employment.
 

 3. 

As long as you can do the job, most employers care little about your attitude toward continuing education.
 

 4. 

Career ladders are common in most industries.
 

 5. 

The time and expense of education beyond high school is mostly wasted.
 

 6. 

Only about a third of graduates continue education beyond high school.
 

 7. 

Private business and industry give little attention to education and training.
 

 8. 

It is often more difficult to get into an apprenticeship program than into a junior college.
 

 9. 

Many trade and professional associations provide information about education and training.
 

 10. 

The training requirements for a specific occupation are the same regardless of where training is provided.
 

Matching
 
 
Match each type of education and training to the correct statement listed below. Some types may be used more than once.
a.
On-the-job training
b.
Apprenticeship
c.
Career and technical schools
d.
Junior colleges
e.
Universities
f.
Military training
 

 11. 

Learning a trade under the guidance of a journey worker
 

 12. 

Common areas of study include business and office, consumer and homemaking, trade and industrial, health occupations, and agriculture
 

 13. 

Prepares individuals for a variety of occupations in which civilians also work
 

 14. 

Short-term training in which you are paid while you learn
 

 15. 

Most programs provide a foundation upon which many careers can be built
 

 16. 

Typical occupational programs last two years
 

 17. 

Skills needed on the job are learned and practiced in classrooms, labs, and shops
 

 18. 

Short-term training that involves learning by doing
 

 19. 

Often requires that your name be placed on a register prior to being selected
 

 20. 

Two types of programs are provided: (a) general education and (b) occupational or career
 

 21. 

Related instruction is combined with on-the-job training
 

 22. 

Education and training that may lead to a career
 

 23. 

A four-year program of studies offering a combination of general and specialized education
 

 24. 

Supported by local property taxes resulting in low tuition
 

 25. 

One type is called a proprietary school
 

Short Answer
 

 26. 

Explain and give an example of what is meant by a career ladder.
 

 27. 

Information on education and training is available from many sources. Name four sources.
 



 
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