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10. You have always wanted to be an emergency medical technician (“EMT”). Find the community college nearest your home. Can you train to be an EMT there? List five technical education programs it offers and circle three of career interest to you. Hint: General internet search. _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 11. Andy does not like her job. She is unhappy with the type of work she is doing. She believes she is underpaid and overworked. According to occupational psychologists , Andy has low ________________________ 12. Arthur just got out of the military and is applying to a job at a cybersecurity company . He is preparing his resume. He wants to include a link to a video of him singing the national anthem and include pictures of his family saluting the American flag. What’s your advice? _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 13. Of the five alternatives to a traditional four year college , in which would you be most interested and why? _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 14. According to the U.S. Census, in 2014, approximately ___ percent of people without a high school diploma were living in poverty. a. 10 b.22 c. 45 d. 31 15. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which postsecondary degree pays off with the highest earnings? _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 16. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics what postsecondary degree has the lowest unemployment rate? _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 17. What conclusions can you draw about education from the data on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics chart? _ ______________________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT PREVIEW
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