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Career Ideas for Teens

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This is a vital resource for teens researching their career options. People of all ages require education and training - from students in kindergarten to adults pursuing professional education. With a large portion of today's education employees nearing retirement, the field should experience a significant number of openings in the years to come. ""Career Ideas for Teens in Education and Training"" discusses 35 jobs in this rewarding field. The careers profiled include: Audiologist; College and university faculty; Cooperative extension agent; Corporate trainer; Education attorney; English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor; Fitness trainer; Librarian; Preschool teacher; Public health educator; School nurse; Speech-language pathologist; and more.

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This is an essential reference for teens interested in the arts and communications. It is never too soon to start thinking about a future career, even as a young teen. For those who have the urge to write, perform, design, or otherwise create and communicate, opportunities are limitless in the arts and communications, and it can be invaluable to learn about the different options before committing to one choice. ""Career Ideas for Teens in the Arts and Communications"" profiles 36 jobs in this field, which span across many different industries. The careers profiled include: Actor; Animator; Choreographer; Development director; Editor; Film director; Journalist; Lobbyist; Photographer; Scriptwriter; Technical writer; Webmaster; and more.

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This is a helpful resource for teens exploring careers in the information technology field. Computers and the Internet are indispensable resources in today's world. Millions rely on computers at work and at home, and e-mail is a convenience that many take for granted. Information technology professionals develop, create, maintain, and operate computer-related technologies. From the technical to the creative, the 35 jobs detailed in ""Career Ideas for Teens in Information Technology"" offer something for everyone. The careers profiled include: Artificial intelligence scientist; Bioinformatician; Computer animator; Computer game designer; Computer support specialist; Desktop publisher; E-commerce administrator; Information broker; Nanotechnologist; Software developer; Telecommunications engineer; Wireless engineer; and more.

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"The Career Ideas for Teens" series provides readers with a fun and hands-on way to explore their interests and options for a future career. Each volume covers a different field selected from 16 Career Clusters defined by the U.S. Department of Education as part of a national career cluster initiative. Each highly illustrated book is divided into three main sections full of useful information and thought-provoking exercises. The sections include: Discover You at Work - walks readers through a step-by-step process to identify their strengths and interests and match them to appropriate jobs. Readers use a Work Interest Profiler (WIP), based on the career research of Dr. John Holland and devised by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration as part of the O*NET program; Explore Your Options - provides in-depth descriptions of approximately 35 jobs per volume and includes resources for further information.
Special sidebars outline exercises that encourage readers to "hire themselves" and learn firsthand what the job is like; and, Experiment with Success - includes a roundtable interview with a selection of successful professionals from different branches of the Career Cluster who describe how they got started and what helped them succeed. Discussions teach readers how to begin networking early and how to gather career information from established professionals. Throughout each volume, 10 Big Questions and 10 Big Activities help readers create their own personal career exploration portfolio. The activities help readers ask the right questions about what kind of career they want and how they can prepare for it and encourage them to become their own best counselor. The perfect follow-up to the "Career Ideas for Kids" series, "Career Ideas for Teens" is an invaluable career tool for all teenagers wondering what they want to do in life.

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From engineering to design, assembly to quality assurance, manufacturing holds a broad range of challenging and rewarding careers. Chemical, vehicle, electronics, and avionics manufacturing are just a few specializations in this broad industry. Careers profiled include: Avionics technician; Chemical engineer; Computer hardware engineer; Foundry worker; Industrial designer; Labor relations manager; Mechanical drafter; Pattern and model maker; Production manager; Purchasing agent; Quality control technician; and Welder.

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From providing legal services and security to law enforcement and corrections, law and public safety professionals ensure safety and order in society. Profiling both challenging and rewarding careers, ""Career Ideas for Teens in Law and Public Safety"" covers everything teens need to know about available opportunities in this field. The careers profiled include: Administrative law judge; Bailiff; Coroner; Correctional officer; Emergency medical technician; Fire investigator; Forensic pathologist; Immigration officer; Lawyer; Occupational health and safety specialist; Police officer; and Wildland firefighter.

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By 2030, more than 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65. With the aging population's demand for health services and the development of new medical technologies, opportunities for health professionals are excellent and will expand rapidly in the years to come. The careers profiled include: Art therapist; Biochemist; Chiropractor; Cytotechnologist; Dietician; Epidemiologist; Home health aide; Massage therapist; Microbiologist; Mortician; Pharmacist; and Physician assistant.

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Construction and architecture form one of the largest industries in the United States. From planning, drafting, and building to maintenance and operations, this field offers a broad range of exciting, hands-on careers. The careers profiled include: Architect; Brick mason; Carpenter; Civil engineer; Demolition engineer; Electrician; Estimator; General contractor; Interior designer; Landscape architect; Preservationist; and Urban planner.

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Want to serve your community? Whether you're interested in politics or policy, law or science, finance or law enforcement, a career in government or public service may be right for you. From local to federal government employment, this book covers it all. The careers profiled include: Air marshal; Air traffic controller; Budget analyst; City manager; Cryptographer; Ecologist; Firefighter; Meteorologist; Park ranger; Police officer; Politician; and Urban planner.

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