I keep seeing 'post high school education' on job applications. Does this mean only college, or do other types of programs count? Trying to figure out job applications.
Absolutely, 'post high school education' certainly doesn't restrict itself only to formal collegiate education. While it does include your traditional two-year and four-year degree programs from colleges and universities, it also encloses a wide range of specific vocational and technical training programs, apprenticeships, trade schools, certificate programs, and even online courses.
For instance, if you've pursued an Associate Degree in Web Development from a local community college, that's considered post-high school education. But if you've attended a technical school to become a certified electrician or completed a coding boot camp, that too falls into this category. Even if you have completed relevant industry certification programs online, these would also be a part of your 'post-high school education.'
The main point is this: if your education/training has happened after graduating high school and it has equipped you with specific skills or knowledge relevant to your potential job, it's considered 'post-high school education.' The focus is always on the skills and knowledge you've acquired and their relevance to the job you're applying for.
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