Essential Careers

The global economic recession that hit in 2008 has no apparent sign of ending quickly. Young adults will need to be especially savvy in identifying and securing enduring careers. These accessible volumes help teens probe those careers that tend to remain stable and secure in financially hard times. Detailed descriptions of jobs, the skills, education, and training required, and relevant certifications and licenses, as well as each career's future prospects are covered in each book. The...
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The global economic recession that hit in 2008 has no apparent sign of ending quickly. Young adults will need to be especially savvy in identifying and securing enduring careers. These accessible volumes help teens probe those careers that tend to remain stable and secure in financially hard times. Detailed descriptions of jobs, the skills, education, and training required, and relevant certifications and licenses, as well as each career's future prospects are covered in each book. The volumes feature full-color photographs, compelling sidebars that include interviews with people in the job and sample questions from certification tests, and candid information about the challenges and rewards of working in the field.