Adult training programs
Adult training programs are structured educational initiatives designed to provide individuals who are further along in their careers with opportunities to enhance their skills, acquire new competencies, and pursue career advancement or transitions. These programs are specifically tailored to meet the needs of adults who may be seeking to upskill, reskill, or make a career switch.
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Shadowing
A process in which a person observes another person at work for a period of time. Shadowing can provide an opportunity to learn about a particular job or field.
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Standards Builder
The standards builder is a platform provided by the U.S. Department of Labor that facilitates the process of customizing and registering apprenticeship programs. It allows organizations to create and modify the performance standards, competencies, and guidelines that form the basis of their apprenticeship programs
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Inventory Management
The supervision of non-capitalized assets (inventory) and stock items.
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AI Website Builder
An AI website builder uses artificial intelligence to automate or speed up the design and development of websites—often suggesting layouts, content, or style options based on user input.
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CMS Template Pages
Pages that dynamically display content from CMS Collections.
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LMS (Learning Management System)
An LMS is a software that helps organizations create, manage, and administer training content and assessments.
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Transitional Jobs
Short-term, structured work experience that is designed to help apprentices or other individuals with limited work history gain relevant skills and experience.
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YAML
A human-readable data serialization standard that can be used in conjunction with all programming languages.
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Standards
The requirements that must be met for an apprenticeship program to be considered registered. Apprenticeship standards typically include requirements for the training plan, the on-the-job training, and the exams that apprentices must pass.
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Cross-Selling
The practice of selling an additional product or service to an existing customer.
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Keywords
A keyword is a specific word or phrase used to find and identify relevant information within a database, search engine, or other information retrieval systems.
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Graduation
The process of celebrating the successful completion of an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship graduation typically includes a ceremony and a presentation of awards.
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Externship
A temporary position that provides students or recent graduates with the opportunity to gain work experience in a particular field. Externships are similar to internships, but they are typically unpaid.
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Opportunities
The many different apprenticeship programs that are available in a variety of fields. Apprenticeship opportunities can be found through a variety of sources, such as online job boards, government websites, and trade associations.
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Fintech
Fintech is the use of technology to deliver financial services in faster, more efficient, and user-friendly ways.
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Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be transferred over a network in a given amount of time.
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Pre-apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeship refers to a preparatory training program designed to equip individuals with foundational skills, knowledge, and experiences that enhance their readiness for entry into a formal apprenticeship program. Pre-apprenticeship programs are often tailored to specific trades or industries and provide participants with an introduction to the basic technical skills, safety protocols, and industry-specific practices relevant to their chosen field.
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Web Server
A computer system that hosts websites and delivers web pages to users’ browsers.
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Competency evaluations
The process of evaluating apprentices throughout their program. Apprenticeship evaluation typically includes feedback from the apprentice's mentor, supervisor, and other stakeholders.
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Landing Page
A standalone web page created specifically for a marketing or advertising campaign.
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Time tracking
Time tracking refers to the logging and monitoring of the hours and periods that apprentices dedicate to various aspects of their apprenticeship program. This includes tracking the time spent on on-the-job training, classroom instruction, mentorship, and other related activities.
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National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness, promoting, and celebrating the benefits of apprenticeship programs across a country. During this designated week, various activities, events, workshops, and initiatives are organized to showcase the contributions of apprenticeships to workforce development, economic growth, and skills training.
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Digital Wallet
A system that securely stores users’ payment information and passwords for numerous payment methods and websites.
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Front-End Development
Client-side development focused on what users see and interact with.
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Logistics
The detailed coordination of complex operations involving people, facilities, or supplies.
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Inbound Marketing
A strategy that focuses on attracting customers through relevant and helpful content.
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Retention
Retention refers to the ability of apprentices to remain actively engaged and enrolled in an apprenticeship program from the start to the successful completion of the program. Effective retention strategies involve creating a positive and supportive learning environment, offering mentorship and guidance, addressing challenges promptly, and providing resources to help apprentices succeed.
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Upskilling
Upskilling is the process of acquiring new skills, knowledge, or competencies to enhance one's capabilities and qualifications in a specific field or industry. Upskilling initiatives may focus on developing technical, digital, or soft skills, and they contribute to the professional growth, career advancement, and overall adaptability of individuals within their chosen profession.
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Payment Gateway
A service that authorizes credit card payments for online and offline businesses.
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Job functions
Job functions refer to the specific tasks, responsibilities, duties, and activities that are associated with a particular role or position within an organization or industry. Understanding job functions is essential for tailoring training and skill development to meet the practical requirements of a chosen trade or occupation.
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RAPIDS
An acronym that stands for Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data System which is a web portal that is used to manage registered apprenticeships in the U.S.
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Work-study advisor
A person who is responsible for helping students with their work-study programs.
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API
A set of rules that allows different software entities to communicate with each other.
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WordPress
Wordpress is an open-source content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL.
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End Point Assessment Organization (EPA / EPAO)
Typically an independent assessor that administers the End Point Assessment.
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Contract
A written agreement between an apprentice and their employer. The apprenticeship contract outlines the terms of the apprenticeship, such as the length of the apprenticeship, the wages that the apprentice will earn, and the training that the apprentice will receive.
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Third-Party Logistics
An organization’s use of third-party businesses to outsource elements of its distribution, warehousing, and fulfillment services.
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Client-first
A development methodology focused on creating user-friendly, client-maintainable websites.
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Assessments
The systematic processes used to evaluate and measure an apprentice's knowledge, skills, and competencies in relation to the learning objectives and performance standards of the apprenticeship program. These evaluations are designed to gauge an apprentice's progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their chosen trade or occupation.
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Apprenticeship dismissal
Apprenticeship dismissal refers to the termination or removal of an apprentice from an apprenticeship program before the completion of the designated training period. This decision may be made due to various reasons, including poor performance, violation of program rules or codes of conduct, inadequate attendance, or failure to meet program requirements.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
DEIA efforts focus on creating an apprenticeship ecosystem that welcomes individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, and ability backgrounds. This involves removing barriers to entry, addressing systemic inequalities, providing culturally responsive training, and ensuring that apprenticeship programs are accessible to everyone.
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SAA (State Apprenticeship Agency)
These are the organizations responsible for overseeing, managing, and assisting apprenticeship programs in their respective states.
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Blogger Outreach
Blogger Outreach is a digital marketing strategy where businesses collaborate with bloggers to promote their products or services.
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Continuing education
Education that is undertaken after a person has completed their formal education. Continuing education can be used to update skills, learn new skills, or advance one's career.
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Affiliate Marketing
A type of performance-based marketing where a business rewards affiliates for each customer brought by the affiliate’s marketing efforts.
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SSL
A standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client.
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AI Website Builder
An AI website builder uses artificial intelligence to automate or speed up the design and development of websites—often suggesting layouts, content, or style options based on user input.
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Fintech
Fintech is the use of technology to deliver financial services in faster, more efficient, and user-friendly ways.
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Sisense Developer
A specialist in building, customizing, and embedding Sisense BI dashboards, handling data modeling, ETL, and API integrations.
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SEO Terms
SEO Terms - What to they mean? Terms and data collected in an SEO crawl include:
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Video Testimonials
Video testimonials are customer reviews in video format, showcasing authentic feedback and experiences that help build trust and credibility for a brand. They provide a powerful, visual way to engage potential clients.
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Webflow Development Subscription
What is Webflow Development Subscription? Ongoing web design & development services on a monthly basis.
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TikTok Explore
A feature on TikTok that allows users to discover trending content and accounts.
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TikTok Distribution
The process of sharing and promoting content on TikTok to increase visibility and engagement.
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Google Ads
Online advertising platform by Google that allows businesses to display ads on Google search results and partner websites.
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Facebook Ads
Advertising platform within Facebook that allows businesses to target specific audiences with tailored ads.
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Snapchat Ads
Paid advertisements that appear within the Snapchat app, targeting users based on their behavior and interests.
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Banners
Graphic advertisements displayed on websites, typically in the form of rectangular images.
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Ad Revenue
Income generated from advertisements placed on websites, apps, or media channels.
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Social Media
Online platforms where users create and share content or participate in social networking.
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Branding
The process of creating a unique identity and image for a business or product in the consumer’s mind.
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Blogger Outreach
Blogger Outreach is a digital marketing strategy where businesses collaborate with bloggers to promote their products or services.
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Niche Edit
Niche Edit is a link-building technique where existing content is updated to include a new backlink to your website.
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WebP
WebP is an image format developed by Google that provides superior compression for web images.
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AVIF
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format designed for superior compression and quality.
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Rich Text
A flexible content block for adding formatted text, images, and links.
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Component Slots
Placeholders in components where other elements can be inserted.
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Element Settings
Options for configuring the properties and behaviors of elements.
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Global Swatches
A feature that allows you to manage and update colors consistently across your entire project.
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Account Plan
A subscription plan that includes features for individual users and teams to manage their Webflow projects.
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Site Plan
A subscription plan that includes hosting and custom domain options for Webflow sites.
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Client-first
A development methodology focused on creating user-friendly, client-maintainable websites.
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Webflow Workshop
Live webinars and workshops hosted by Webflow to teach various aspects of the platform.
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Webflow Community
A supportive network of Webflow users who share knowledge and resources.
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IX2 (Interactions 2.0)
Advanced animation and interaction capabilities in Webflow.
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Webflow Designer
The tool used to visually design and develop Webflow websites.
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Webflow Dashboard
The central hub for managing your Webflow projects and account settings.
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Webflow Experts
Certified professionals who specialize in Webflow design and development.
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Backup and Versioning
Features that allow you to save and restore previous versions of your site.
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Team Plans
Subscription plans designed for teams to collaborate on Webflow projects.
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Lottie Animation
A lightweight, scalable animation format supported by Webflow.
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