vocational guidance

"Do you want to be a recording engineer, photographer, or choreographer? Learn about different career paths in the arts and entertainment industries"--.

"Do you want to be an adventure guide, a surveyor, or a wildlife firefighter? Learn about different career paths that spend their times outdoors and in nature"--.

Transportation is changing in exciting ways, and computerization is playing a major role in this transition. Automated systems such as computer-controlled cameras and traffic signals, new software for the design of transportation systems and highways, remote monitoring of commercial vehicles such as trucks, and automation of vehicles are all changing the way that people and goods move. The most exciting trend is the development of autonomous cars, planes, trains, and trucks. This book uses sidebars, photographs, and professional examples to describe the transportation technologies that require coders and the opportunities that exist, now and in the future, for coders in the field. It explains courses students can take in high school and college or technical school to become successful coders in the future. It also provides advice on how to find a job as a coder in the transportation field.

Many kids drink milk, eat cheese, and love ice cream. However, most people don't own cows to produce milk for these things; we need dairy farmers for this reason. Owning a dairy farm requires long hours of work and is often very mentally and physically draining. Your readers will learn about how dairy farms operate and how dairy farmers go about their workday. They'll also learn about how people become dairy farmers and the challenges dairy farmers must overcome. Full-color photographs depict important aspects of this job while thorough text and fact boxes provide readers with more information about this important career.

Introduces readers to the basic steps game designers take to create multifaceted and in-depth game worlds. Walks readers through the steps of game design, from the stage of collecting ideas to coding and getting a game to market. Includes a glossary.

Being good with your hands will help you in any number of situations. The know-how and inclination to fix things, whether it's a leaky roof or a torn sweater, makes a handy person the one friends, relatives, and neighbors turn to when things go wrong. There is a plethora of ways that young people who are good with their hands can harness these skills to make money, both in the current moment and the long term. This book is full of creative job ideas and pragmatic tips, with a particular focus on ways readers can develop entrepreneurial streaks.

Medicine is an ever-changing field in which new treatments and diagnostic techniques are introduced constantly. With the increased use of virtual and augmented reality, surgeons have the capacity to see into a patient's body before even making a single cut. Medical students can learn the field by practicing risk-free on virtual patients in a 3D environment. Psychiatrists can treat conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder without the increased use of pharmaceuticals. This book explains both virtual and augmented reality while also showcasing the latest, cutting-edge applications of these technologies in the medical field. Readers will also learn how they can pursue a career using these technologies to benefit patients.

Skilled Jobs in Technology provides up-to-date research, knowledge, and advice on eight diverse, interesting careers that job seekers can obtain with a two-year associate's degree or technical certificate. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Find out what it takes to become an astronaut, and as well as the qualities and training needed. Features outline a day s activities, chart a career path, and profile an important person in the field.

Renewable energy (wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, and bioenergy) has emerged as a more environmentally friendly, sustainable option to fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas). A career in renewable energy is the perfect choice for those who care about the environment and want to use their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills to make the world a better place. In this book, you'll learn about career paths for renewable energy workers, the types of renewable energy, typical educational paths for renewable energy workers, key skills for success in the field, methods of exploring renewable energy careers while in school, average salaries, and much more. Renewable Energy Worker is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.