Question

1. griffin is thinking over his college choices. the local community college offers a two - year degree and charges $2,500 per year in fees and tuition. a nearby public university offers a four - year degree that interests griffin, but the annual fee and tuition there is $6,800. if griffin attended the community college for two years and then transferred to the university to complete the final two years of a four - year degree instead of attending the university for all four years, how much would griffin save?
2. soleil has just finished her two - year associates degree and is comparing two job offers she has received. the first job pays $14 per hour and would require her to work 37 hours per week with one week of paid vacation. the second job offers a straight salary of $23,500 per year. which job would pay soleil more?
3. in general, which of the following is the best source of up - to - date career information? a) your parents and other adult relatives b) the internet c) books on careers d) field trips
4. field trips, speakers, internships, and contacts are all potential ________. a) personal references b) job experience opportunities c) sources for career information d) training programs
5. which of the following would most likely be an unpaid position? a) apprenticeship b) internship c) assistant d) attendant
6. which of the following would generally be the least helpful source of career information? a) television series b) internships c) your work experience d) contacts made through your social network
7. ________ are common for workers wanting to enter skilled trades such as plumbing and electrical contracting. a) internships b) apprenticeships c) masters programs d) accreditations

Explanation:

1. The Internet is constantly updated, making it the best source for up - to - date career information compared to parents, books, and field trips.
2. Field trips, speakers, internships, and contacts can all provide information about careers.
3. Internships are often unpaid positions where individuals gain work experience.
4. Television series are generally fictional or have limited real - world career details compared to internships, work experience, and social network contacts.
5. Apprenticeships are common for those entering skilled trades as they provide on - the - job training.

Answer:

1. B. the Internet
2. C. sources for career information
3. B. internship
4. A. television series
5. B. Apprenticeships