Cool Careers for Girls in Construction

Cool Careers for Girls in Construction

Author: Ceel Pasternak

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781570231353

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Through profiles of women in the construction industry, outlines the skills, education, and traits necessary for certain positions, as well as what salaries and physcial demands to expect.


Cool Careers for Girls in Air and Space

Cool Careers for Girls in Air and Space

Author: Ceel Pasternak

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781570231476

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Discusses various career opportunities that exist for females in air and space, such as astrophysicist, astronaut, physicist, helicopter pilot, airtraffic controller and airline pilot. Includes real-life examples of each.


Cool Careers for Girls as Crime Solvers

Cool Careers for Girls as Crime Solvers

Author: Linda Thornburg

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781570231742

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Designed for young girls, this new title in the popular "Cool Careers for Girls" series profiles ten pioneering women working as crime solvers, from police officer to forensic scientist. 10 photos. 20 illustrations.


Careers in Sheet Metal and Ironwork

Careers in Sheet Metal and Ironwork

Author: Tamra B. Orr

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1499462212

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Specialized construction jobs are one of the brightest spots in the job market. This book lays out what qualifications and training are necessary to get a job installing sheet metal or doing ironwork. Discover exactly what each job entails, as well as what kinds of tools and machinery are commonly used. Readers will learn how to write a résumé, get interview tips, and come to understand the importance of apprenticeships in high-skill construction fields. This is a great resource for teens trying to figure out what career they are interested in, as well as for anyone with an interest in how metal is used in today’s buildings, bridges, and more.


Careers in Focus

Careers in Focus

Author: Ferguson

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1438132808

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Explores careers in the construction industry in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement, salary, employment outlook, and more.


Construction Worker

Construction Worker

Author: Geoffrey M. Horn

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2008-07-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780836891928

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Describes who works in construction and the various types of jobs within the field that one might have.


Cool Careers Without College for People Who Can Build Things

Cool Careers Without College for People Who Can Build Things

Author: Heather Moore Niver

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2013-12-15

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1477718249

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Finding a career out of high school based on one’s interests, especially something as general as liking to build things, isn’t always easy. However, this title gives readers a variety of avenues to consider. Readers can consider careers as a gardener, sculptor, tailor, carpenter, and even doll maker. Not only can they learn how to break into these fields, but each section has a listing of resources to further their research. With this title, young people just out of high school can take that ever-important first step on their way to a career.


Construction

Construction

Author: Ferguson

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1438111541

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Each career article includes: - What they do--describes typical responsibilities, working conditions, and more - Education and training--explains how to prepare for a career and whether or not apprenticeships, internships, and degree or licensing requirements are necessary - Earnings--offers general information on average salary ranges and fringe benefits - Outlook--forecasts the future in terms of the expected rate of growth or decline of job openings and opportunities in the field - For More Info--a sidebar that lists pertinent organizations and contact information. Each career profile also contains one or more additional features that enhance the coverage of each career, including black-and-white photographs, sidebars and notes on interesting topics in the field, profiles of famous people in the field, words to learn, and more.