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Progressive Careers (4-vol. set)
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This new, comprehensive 4-volume set helps people of all ages plan or rethink their career paths for great opportunity, meaningful work, and in-demand jobs. Be sure to check this out!
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Detailed Description
By the Editors at JIST
This comprehensive 4-volume set helps people of all ages plan or rethink their career paths for great opportunity, meaningful work, and in-demand jobs. Progressive Careers focuses on occupations that:
- defy traditional gender roles
- offer exciting work in science, technology, engineering, and math
- are growing at higher-than-average rates
- make the world greener
Volume titles are:
- Volume 1, Nontraditional Careers: Guide to Nontraditional Occupations for Women and for Men
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- Volume 2, STEM Careers: Guide to Occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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- Volume 3, High-Growth Careers: Guide to Occupations with the Best Opportunities
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- Volume 4, Green Careers: Guide to Occupations That Benefit the Environment
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The four volumes contain:
- approximately 250 current, extensive occupational descriptions
- 750 photographs and bar charts
- more than a dozen engaging sections in each job article
- coverage of social, economic, and technological trends that are boosting these jobs
- 1,000+ website listings
- the latest, most accurate data and projections through 2018
Each occupation receives the following detailed explanation, along with graphs and a photo:
- While at Work describes the job in detail, including daily work tasks, working conditions, and alternative job titles.
- Just the Facts gives at-a-glance and up-to-date data on earnings, growth, openings, and education level required.
- Job Fit lists Holland personality code, career cluster, skills required, and work styles.
- What’s Required includes three subsections: “Education and Training” (formal education requirements), “Additional Qualifications” (skills, certifications, and other endorsements useful on the job), and “Moving Up” (potential for advancement).
- Subjects to Study addresses high school courses that are good preparation for the occupation.
- College Programs to Consider includes majors and certifications that lead to the job.
- Employment section is divided into two subheadings: “Job Prospects” and “Income.” Graphical representations of each are provided.
- Consider This (3-8 per occupation) offers interesting tidbits about the job and related fields.
- Other Occupations of Interest lists the related jobs.
- How to Learn More includes mailing addresses and websites for additional research.
Suitable for high school age and up. 1,328 pages in 4 volumes. Available only as a set. Hardcover. 8.5 x 11. August 2010.
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