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The sole purpose of service learning courses is to provide opportunities for students to volunteer in their communities.

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The most important difference between the Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate of Science (AS) degrees is that the AS does not require students to complete general education courses (English, math, science, social science, etc.).

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When you are making decisions about majors or careers, you should remember that interests and hobbies are not necessarily the same as strengths and aptitudes.

The three foundation skills identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) are literacy skills, personal qualities, and

If you "shadow" someone in a work situation, you are

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is revised every __________ years.

If your goal is to transfer to a four-year degree program, you would be wise to pursue a(n) __________ program at your current school.

What are the five workplace competencies that have been identified by SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)?

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) contains a great deal of information about careers, but nothing about salaries.

How can you acquire (in college) the foundation skills and workplace competencies identified by SCANS?

If you graduate from a four-year college, you will have earned a Bachelor's degree.

Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com are examples of Internet sites that contain job listings.

If you were researching a specific career using the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), what five pieces of information could you find?

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree focuses on the skills and knowledge a student would need to succeed in a particular job.

A high grade-point average is the only requirement you need to be admitted to a four-year college or university.

When you are planning for a career, your first task should be to

What are the benefits of joining a campus organization?

Which two of the following does SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) consider to be workplace competencies?

You can acquire or improve your career skills by

SCANS (the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) lists Financial Skills as one of the foundation skills necessary for success in the workplace.