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Exxon Mobile: Be an Engineer
Where can an engineering degree take students? Read the stories of innovative thinkers and engineers.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Surgeon
KiwiCareers offers a simple and general description of tasks and duties of a surgeon.
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Why Attend College?
This site lists reasons why students should pursue post-secondary educations. It explains the differences between types of colleges (e.g., community colleges and technical colleges) and describes jobs that require four-year and two-year...
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Pre School Library: What Should Fran Wear?
Help dress firefighter Fran in the proper clothing for fighting fires.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Social Workers
Describes a day in the life of a social worker. Include info on education requirements and expected earnings.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents
Find out the training and education it takes to be a real estate broker or sales agent. Includes projected income ranges and the job outlook.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a District Representative for a State Senator Do?
Learn about the daily tasks and career opportunities of a district representative for a state senator.
Other
Phmc: Keith C. Wolensky: Child Labor in Pennsylvania
A detailed leaflet descibing the history of child labor in Pennsylvania. Across the state it was never uncommon to find children working difficult and dangerous jobs in factories restaurants, on railways, in mines, as well as on farms....
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Health Care Employment Resources
Explore the Health Care Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Law Employment Resources
Explore Law Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Service Employment Resources
Explore Service Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a District Representative for a State Senator?
In this resource from Khan Academy, students will learn about steps to take if they would like to enter the world of politics as a district representative for a state senator.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Telecommunications Employment Resources
Explore Utilities & Telecommunications Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Math/science Employment Resources
Explore the Math/Science Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Social Services Employment Resources
Explore Social Services Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: I Can Dream Anything!
Go to this site for fun activities and a great instructional activity on personal choices and specialization. This instructional activity provides the primary teacher with an excellent opportunity to incorporate a character education...
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State of Maine Career Center
The State of Maine Career Center is a place to find job resources and training options that are available in Maine.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwicareers: Radiation Oncologist
KiwiCareers offers a very informative site about the duties of an oncologist. Even though it was written for a New Zealand audience, the principles are the same.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Police Officer Do?
Learn about the different roles that exist for police officers and their daily responsibilities.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Police Officer?
Learn about the basic requirements to become a police officer and opportunities to progress in this career.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Firefighter?
Learn about the basic requirements and training required to become a firefighter.