vocational guidance

Looks at the different ways that handy teens can make money, from landscaping and plumbing to building homes and fixing bicycles.

Looks at the different ways that artistic teens can make money, from creating personalized clothing and working at a museum to painting murals and crafting ceramics.

Profiles two hundred jobs with potential to renew America, with information on responsibilities, education and training requirements, earnings, growth, work environment, and more.

Looks at a job search, focusing on workplace readiness, occupational training, applying for a job, and the job interview.

Offers students, parents, and educators practical advice on the best ways to maximize a student's, and their parents', investments of time, money, and belief that the student will embark on a successful college life and a fulfilling career.

Provides information on the types of work done by electricians, and offers advice on how to have a successful career as an electrician.

Provides information about a career as an auto mechanic, discussing the skills needed, educational requirements, training programs, and other topics.

Offers advice to job hunters and career changers on how to find their dream job, including tips on writing resumes, conducting online job searches, starting a business, making contacts, interviewing, and negotiating salaries.

Provides guidance on the process of getting a job, covering career choice, finding and applying for jobs, and hiring issues such as salary and benefits; profiles more than ninety alphabetized career fields; presents directories of career resources for people with disabilities and internships, apprenticeships, and training programs; and includes six indexes.

Helps teens address their concerns over college and career training, emphasizing the importance of both and helping them decide what they want to do with the rest of their lives.