Question

what skills and tools can be helpful for life after high school?
college & career readiness

• includes:
• colleges
• universities
• vocational/ schools
• will require preparing for college if attending college
• sat or act
• allows students to network with in desired fields to learn more about potential career paths

technical professionals researching entrance exams
colleges

• are educational institutions established to provide higher education or professional training
• can be large or small and include:
• offer teaching and research facilities and award a variety of bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates
• offer bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts, science or both
• community and junior colleges offer associate degrees
• often supported by and are less expensive

government specialized colleges universities

Explanation:

Match the terms to the blanks based on context of college and career readiness, and college definitions:

1. First blank (under College & Career Readiness "Includes"): The category covers post-high school learning, so "researching" fits as a skill to explore options.
2. Second blank (vocational ____ schools): Vocational schools focus on job-specific skills, so "technical" is correct.
3. Third blank (preparing for college ____): SAT/ACT are examples, so "entrance exams" matches.
4. Fourth blank (network with ____ in desired fields): Professionals in the field provide career insights, so this term fits.
5. Fifth blank (higher education or ____ professional training): "Specialized" describes targeted professional training.
6. Sixth blank (offer teaching/research, all degree levels): This defines "universities".
7. Seventh blank (offer bachelor's in liberal arts/science): This defines "colleges".
8. Eighth blank (community colleges supported by ____): Community colleges are often publicly funded, so "government" fits.

Answer:

College & Career Readiness

• Includes: researching
• vocational technical schools
• preparing for college entrance exams
• network with professionals in desired fields

Colleges

• provide higher education or specialized professional training
• universities offer teaching and research facilities and award a variety of bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorates
• colleges offer bachelor's degrees in liberal arts, science or both
• community and junior colleges are often supported by government and are less expensive