Unit 1B Vocabulary

Set amount

Generally part-time jobs are paid this.

Lower skilled workers are paid minimum wage

What a lot of people don't know is that not every business has to pay minimum wage. It only applies to companies who bring in more than $500,000 in annual sales.

Worker who has special skill, training, knowledge, and ability in their work.

May have technical school, college degree, or specialized training

Makes more than minimum wage

2 year college

Prepares students for specific occupations

Examples of careers - Auto Mechanic, Welding, Radiology Tech, etc.

Can actually retire at any age.

To receive full benefits (money to live off of) you must be 67 or older.