The U.S. military employs well over 1 million people. Fact or fiction?
Fact
Workers with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers earn over double the median annual U.S. wage. Fact or fiction?
Fact
All careers in the computer and technology industries require 4-year college degrees. Fact or fiction?
Fiction: Some computer and technology careers require only certifications or 2-year degrees.
If the federal and state minimum wage differ, the worker is paid the lower wage. Fact or fiction?
Fiction: A worker receives the higher of the state or federal minimum wage.
The demand for computer and information technology workers is expected to grow. Fact or fiction?
Fact
Hourly workers receive overtime pay when they work more than 30 hours per week. Fact or fiction?
Fiction: Overtime pay is given to certain employees who work over 40 hours per week.
Pharmacists, pilots, and cosmetologists must all obtain professional licenses to work. Fact or fiction?
Fact
A full-time job is usually defined as working between 20 and 40 hours per week. Fact or fiction?
Fiction: A full-time job is usually defined as working between 35 and 40 (or more) hours per week.
A minimum educational requirement for an electrician is a college bachelor’s degree. Fact or fiction?
Fiction: An electrician usually has a high school degree, technical training, and an apprenticeship.
People can only have one career in their lifetime. Fact or fiction?
Fiction: People can change careers during their lifetime.
An apprentice receives on-the-job and occupation-specific training over several years. Fact or fiction?
Fact
Employment for registered nurses is expected to grow in the next 10 years. Fact or fiction?
Fact
A forensic scientist studies the plants and animals that live in forests. Fact or fiction?
Fiction: A forensic scientist examines evidence found at a crime scene.
True or False: The U.S. radio and television broadcasting, media streaming, and social network industry employs over 2 million people.
False: This industry only employs about 340,300 workers.
True or False: In 2023, most people's salary was the minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour
False: In 2023, about 81,000 of 80.5 million people who receive an hourly rate were paid minimum wage.
True or False: The term "hourly rate" means the amount of money you make each year regardless of how many hours you work.
False: "hourly rate" the amount of money an employer pays an employee in exchange for one hour of work
