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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
Hagerty, D. Joseph; Heer, John E., Jr. – 1981
This book presents information on career opportunities in civil engineering. Chapter 1 focuses on the scope of civil engineering, discussing: role of scientist, engineer, and technologists; engineering and engineering technology; civil engineer's role and obligations; and other information. Chapter 2 considers such aspects of the education for…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Civil Engineering, College Science, Employment Level
Konzo, Seichi; Bayne, James W. – 1978
This book presents information on career opportunities in mechanical engineering. Chapter 1 describes the historical development of mechanical engineering and its interactions with society, considers the growth of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and discusses the relevance of mechanical engineering to present-day and future society.…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, College Choice, College Science, Employment Level
1998
This book presents information on 150 careers in a wide variety of fields that fall under the broad category of tech prep. Each four- to five-page profile contains the following: definition of the occupation, the nature of the work, requirements for educational and work experiences needed to enter and advance, opportunities for experience and…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Careers, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs
Download full textRentner, Diane Stark; Jennings, John F. – 1998
This booklet, which is intended for high school students, provides basic information about available types of postsecondary education and the kinds of education that will be required for careers of the future. The guide begins with a discussion of the various types of education now available to high school graduates besides a traditional four-year…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Career Education, College Choice, Comparative Analysis
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
