Community college

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/community-college

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the educational framework?Post-secondary institutions offering undergraduate education
2. What is the credential offerings?Associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas
3. Why do community colleges help people get jobs?They provide programs that train students for specific careers, giving them the skills local businesses need.
4. How can a community college help me go to a four‑year university?Students finish basic courses at a community college and then transfer those credits to a four‑year university to complete a bachelor's degree.

Associate Degree: A two-year undergraduate degree serving as a foundation for further study or career entry.
Workforce Education: Curricula designed for direct entry into specific occupations and industries.
College Transfer Programs: Academic sequences allowing students to earn credits transferable to four-year universities.