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JIST Works, Inc., Indianapolis, IN. – 1996
This book, which is intended for high school students, contains descriptions of the top 250 jobs in the United States. Presented first is an introduction that includes tips on identifying jobs of interest, an explanation of the entries provided in each job description, and things to consider when making a career decision. The job descriptions,…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Education, Educational Needs, Employment Opportunities
Maine State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee, Augusta. – 1991
This booklet and facilitator's guide explore jobs in Maine based on statewide average openings in the year 2000, educational requirements, salary range, and math skills. They promote the career and occupational education for future career choices. The booklet consists of two sections: (1) four Top 40 charts on annual statewide openings,…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Information Systems, Educational Objectives, High Schools
Vesilind, P. Aarne – 2000
Intended primarily for senior graduate students seriously considering a job in academia, this book begins with a discussion of available jobs in academia and how to get one. Chapter 1, "Employment Opportunities in Academia," explores the American higher educational system and the pros and cons of choosing an academic career. Chapter 2, "Getting an…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Higher Education, Labor Market, Professors
Download full textEuropean Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Berlin (West Germany). – 1983
This booklet outlines existing and emerging career selection, reentry, and advancement opportunities for females throughout the European community. Existing educational and employment opportunities for males and females in various Western European nations are compared. New opportunities for girls and new occupations for women who are unemployed or…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Comparative Analysis, Differences
Camenson, Blythe – 2000
This book is a guide to choosing and developing a career in adult education. The six chapters cover the following topics: (1) the adult education field; (2) adult continuing education; (3) adult basic education; (4) adult vocational-technical education and prebaccalaureate training; (5) career and vocational counseling; and (6) adult education…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs
Rentner, Diane Stark; Kober, Nancy – 2001
This booklet, which is addressed to middle school and high school students, explains the financial rewards of education beyond high school and ways students can improve their chances of getting into college and finishing a degree. The booklet begins with a brief overview of available postsecondary institutions and degrees and the time typically…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Career Choice, Career Education
