While many sectors of the job market remain unpredictable, and some are in decline, construction remains an industry and career path with excellent prospects. For those who are handy, have managerial skills, and are willing to put in the work and education, a career as a construction manager can be an excellent fit. This book provides extensive guidance on the education, training, work experience, and personal characteristics necessary to enter and...
Introduces cosmetology which offers many opportunities for people who like working with their hands and using their creativity to help others look their best.
High school students learn that a career as a dental hygienist can be very rewarding. Readers discover that dental hygiene is a very flexible career choice-hygienists can arrange their work to fit their scheduling needs. Dental hygienists go to school to become certified, and develop specific skills for being successful in their chosen field. This practical volume gives students in-depth information, including relevant high school coursework they...
As smartphones and other mobile devices have become a fixture in our daily lives, more and more innovative and useful apps are developed for them. This informative book examines the steps needed to launch a career in the field of mobile app development, including the skills readers will need and education and training requirements. Readers will learn about potential careers within the programming, marketing, payment, and distribution processes behind...
Describes the career paths available for first responders, including emergency medical technicians, search-and-rescue operators, and task force members, and describes the education and training required for each position.
Readers are given a wealth of information about careers in today's aviation fields. The variety of jobs is considerably more extensive than most people imagine. The aviation industry offers careers beyond just being a pilot or flight attendant. Jobs range from helicopter pilot to working for NASA. Further, they're open to people with all experience levels. All one needs is the right enthusiasm.
Interest in weather and extraordinary weather events-as evidenced by the growth industry of weather-as-entertainment television programming and amateur storm chasing-is growing. Interest in the atmospheric sciences, especially meteorology, and especially among young people who have the most at stake in our rapidly shifting atmospheric future, is at an all-time high. This book reveals the surprising array of career paths open to those students who...
