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The Progressive Careers set
includes the following volumes:
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Volume 1.
Nontraditional Careers: Guide to Nontraditional Occupations for
Women and for Men
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Volume 2. STEM
Careers: Guide to Occupations in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
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Volume 3.
High-Growth Careers: Guide to Occupations with the Best
Opportunities
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Volume 4. Green
Careers: Guide to Occupations That Benefit the Environment
This comprehensive set helps people of all ages plan or rethink
their career paths for meaningful work and in-demand jobs.
Progressive Careers focuses on
occupations that defy traditional gender roles; that offer exciting
work in science, technology, engineering, and math; that are growing
at higher-than-average rates; and that make the world greener.
The four volumes provide about 250 current, extensive occupational
descriptions; 750 photographs and bar charts; more than a dozen
engaging sections in each job article; coverage of social, economic,
and technological trends that are boosting these jobs; 1,000+ Web
site listings; and the latest, most accurate data and projections
through 2018.
Each occupation receives the following detailed explanation, along
with graphs and a photo:
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“While at Work” describes the job
in detail, including daily work tasks, working conditions, and
alternative job titles.
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“Just the Facts” gives at-a-glance
and up-to-date data on earnings, growth, openings, and education
level required.
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“Job Fit” lists Holland
personality code, career cluster, skills required, and work
styles.
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“What’s Required” includes three
subsections: “Education and Training” (formal education
requirements), “Additional Qualifications” (skills,
certifications, and other endorsements useful on the job), and “Moving
Up” (potential for advancement).
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“Subjects to Study” addresses high
school courses that are good preparation for the occupation.
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“College Programs
to Consider”
includes majors and certifications that lead to the job.
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“Employment”
section is divided
into two subheadings: “Job Prospects” and “Income.”
Graphical representations of each are provided.
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“Consider This” (3-8 per
occupation) offers interesting tidbits about the job and related
fields.
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“Other Occupations
of Interest”
lists the related jobs.
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“How to Learn More” includes mailing
addresses and Web sites for additional research.
Copyright 2011
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