Careers: Your Future
Click on the links to learn about these fascinating career fields
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Culinary Arts |
http://www.culinarydirectory.com/index.jsp?CLK=4092311330415098 |
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Chef |
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Health Science Careers |
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Dental Hygienist |
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Nursing |
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Physical Therapy |
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Pharmacist |
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Psychologist |
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Chiropractor |
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Power sports Industry |
Career training in motorcycle and marine mechanics |
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Firefighter |
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Police Officer |
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Electrical Contractor |
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Sports Agent |
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Actuary |
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Architect |
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Veterinarian |
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Systems Analyst |
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Accountant |
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Animator |
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Radio Broadcaster |
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Fashion Designer |
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Advertising Executive |
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Lawyer |
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Paralegal
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Marine Biologist |
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Molecular Biologist |
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Teacher |
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Social Worker |
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Peace Corps |
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Travel Manager |
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Interior Designer |
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Computer Game Designer Animator |
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Geology |
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Apprenticeship Programs |
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Human Resources Manager |
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Engineers - what do they really do?
Learn more about a career in engineering at the following websites:
http://www.tryengineering.org (hands-on activities and a wealth of information)
http://www.asce.org/ (Civil Engineering)
http://www.asme.org/ (Mechanical Engineering)
http://www.ieee.org/portal/index.jsp?pageID=home (Electrical Engineering)
http://www.aiaa.org/ (Aerospace Engineering)
http://www.bmes.org/ (Biomedical Engineering)
http://www.aiche.org/ (Chemical Engineering)
http://www.cspe.com/index2.htm (California Society of Professional Engineers; all disciplines)
http://www.careercornerstone.org/
Engineering, Mathematics, Informational Technology and Physical Sciences
http://www.swe.org Society of Women in Engineering
Top ranked Engineering schools:
Olin College of Engineering http://www.olin.edu
Webb Institute http://www.webb-institute.edu
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo www.calpoly.edu
Harvey Mudd College www.hmc.edu
California Institute of Technology www.caltech.edu
Careers that don’t require college: www.electrifyingcareers.com www.gettech.org www.armedforcescareers.com www.constructmyfuture.com
Did a meteorite kill the dinosaurs? How do rocks form? Do you enjoy working in the sun? Geology may be the right career for you! Check out CSU Stanislaus Geology Department website at: http://geology.csustan.edu/
Education Pays - Find out the value of an education at: http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab7.htm . Charts show various career paths and your earning potential based on training and education.
Did you know that nearly 50% of the fastest growing jobs in the next ten years will be in the health and medical sciences? (According to the U.S. Department of Labor.) In response to this growing demand, the National Institutes of Health has created a new interactive web site, Life Works, to allow students and parents to explore over 100 career possibilities. Check out this free career information resource at: www.science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks .
California Colleges, www.californiacolleges.edu has career information, just go there and click the “career button” at the top! The Career section aims to help you identify and prepare for a career that suits your skills, values, interests, and personality. Research shows that people are happier if they make concrete progress toward their goals. The Career section of this website is designed with that progress in mind. Read, explore and utilize this tool to help you discover your dreams as well as to determine, pursue, and attain your goals.
California Career Zone, www.cacareerzone.org , is a new website used to explore exciting jobs and occupations that the Golden State has to offer and to learn about what career path interests you. You can assess yourself, learn about industry sectors or get a reality check…this is fun, you can find out how much money you will need to support yourself after high school and which occupation will pay for all your needs!