Career Ideas for Kids: Human Services

Air Force Careers by Cynthia O'Brien Major Mary Jennings Hegar helped fight off a group of 150 Taliban soldiers while landing a U.S. air force helicopter. Compelling real life stories in this book about careers in the air force will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for you. Learn about the many careers the air force offers and the skills needed to make you the candidate with the right stuff.

Army Careers by Sarah Eason Do you have the necessary skills to make you a candidate for a career in the army? This informative book introduces you to the jobs armies do, what the recruiting process is like, and what it takes to make a successful "foot soldier." Profiles and real life stories of people who work in different positions in the army will help you picture whether one of these is the job for you.

Careers in State, County, and City Police Forces by Adam Woog This book is not your ordinary career guidebook on law enforcement. It shares real life stories, cases, and criminal investigations to introduce all the various related jobs. It book covers the various types of jobs and internships that readers can pursue in various Police departments, detailing the education, training, and equipment that candidates would need for the different roles. Readers will learn about state, county, and city law enforcement history, their roles in the community, and types of public service its officers provide.

Dream Jobs If You Like Food by Amie Jane Leavitt Wouldn't it be cool to have a job working with or around the things you love? Do you like decorating cupcakes? Maybe a career as a cake decorator would be a sweet gig! Readers will discover the possibilites of careers working with food.

Dream Jobs in Human Services by Helen Mason Careers in Human Services are on the rise and expected to boom with opportunity. Workers that deal directly with people are required every day to provide work or assistance to individuals and families. If working and communicating with people appeals to you, this book will help you pick and choose from a wide variety of well-paying, specialized jobs in areas of personal care, consumer services, counseling, mental health, and community services. Find out what path you need to follow in education and training to reach your dream job.

Education and Training by Diane Lindsey Reeves Education & Training in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Education & Training career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

Getting a Job in Sanitation by Susan Meyer There are many viable, secure, and rewarding careers available to those with little or no postsecondary education. Sanitation is one of these industries. This volume reveals the wide range of activities within the industry, going well beyond garbage pick-up and hauling to recycling, snow removal, storm cleanup, and disaster relief efforts. Your readers will gain a new respect for and greater understanding of sanitation work. Essential information is provided regarding testing and training requirements, job search and interview strategies, public or private employment, workplace expectations, etiquette, and benefits.

Government by Diane Lindsey Reeves Government in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Government & Public Administration career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

Great Careers in Education by Brienna Rossiter This engaging book highlights various careers in education, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

Hospitality and Tourism by Diane Lindsey Reeves Hospitality & Tourism in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Hospitality & Tourism career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

Human Service by Diane Lindsey Reeves Human Services in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Human Services career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

Jobs in the U. S. Coast Guard by Jessie George There is more to the U.S. Coast Guard than just rescuing ships at sea. As it is one of the smallest U.S. armed service branches, however, young readers may not be aware of the bounty of opportunity for those longing for a life on the water. This title gives readers a deeper look at historical Coast Guard operations and what the future may hold for the branch, including exciting full-color images in addition to helpful data on salary, rank, and more.

Law and Public Safety by Diane Lindsey Reeves Law & Public Safety in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

Navy Careers by Cynthia O'Brien From enlisted sailor to officer, full-time or reserve, joining the navy is a simple process. The harder part is choosing a career from the dozens of different options. This helpful book describes how each career in the navy works and what skills are required so you can see whether you could be a navy diver, a mass communication specialist, a craft crewman - or even a musician!

Police Force Careers by Heather C. Hudak Learn about the brave people who make their living protecting their fellow citizens in this essential police force careers guide. Detailed bios and descriptions of operations and incidents faced by police give readers a realistic picture of what police force workers do.

Working in Education by Marguerite A. Kistler Takes readers on a backstage tour of working in education, from gym class to the principal's office. Spreads highlight the skills and education readers will need, feature career spotlights, and show readers and where the future of the field is headed.

Careers If You Like to Travel by Peggy J. Parks Young people who are uncertain about their future careers may want to start with what they enjoy or dream about--like, for instance, travel. A wide variety of careers involve travel, from flight attendant to hospitality manager, travel nurse, or ESL teacher. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts.

Careers in the Culinary Arts by Peggy J. Parks People who are creative and also love food may not realize the large variety of careers that combine both. From chefs and pastry chefs to food stylists, craft brewers, and flavorists, the field of culinary arts offers many exciting choices. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts.

Learning Green by Ruth Owen; Suzy Gazlay Learning Green introduces readers to a wide range of careers in education that address conservation and environmentalism. These include teaching and promoting a "green" curriculum in a public or private school setting. These subjects intersect with a vast assortment of professions, such as architecture, engineering, law, horticulture, forestry, biology, urban and regional planning, oceanography, geology, and geography.

I Want to Be a Chef by Dan Liebman The I Want to Be... series provides young readers with some exciting opportunities to think... an attractive choice for beginning readers ... Recommended. -- Library Media Connection The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of men and women from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn all about what it takes to do an interesting job well. Along the way, they appreciate the contributions these workers make to our lives and the world around us. Popular cooking shows on television are capturing the imagination of youngsters as well as adults, and children are keen to know what it takes to become a professional chef. In I Want to Be a Chef, young readers will learn about what goes on behind the scenes of a restaurant. They'll observe chefs mixing, chopping, baking -- and working as a team. They'll find out about training, assisting, different types of chefs, and safe food-handling practices. They'll also learn about chefs who write cookbooks and host television shows. The book ends with a checklist that summarizes the qualities of a good chef. I Want to Be a Chef is packed with real-life photos and includes interesting and easy-to-read captions -- plus a recipe or two. It's a book in which the whole family can become involved.

I Want to Be a Soldier by Dan Liebman The I Want to Be... series provides young readers with some exciting opportunities to think... an attractive choice for beginning readers ... Recommended. -- Library Media Connection The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of men and women from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn all about what it takes to do an interesting job well. Along the way, they appreciate the contributions these workers make to our lives and the world around us. Being a soldier is a challenging job, but there are many rewards. Like the other books in this series, I Want to Be a Soldier helps children understand the importance of doing a job well. Filled with real-life photos and informative captions I Want to Be a Soldier introduces young readers to life in the military. It includes information on recruitment, enlistment, training, and the different branches of the armed forces. As well, young readers are introduced to peacekeeping work, the role of cadets, and the equipment involved in military missions. They will learn how people train to become officers, find out about the different jobs a soldier does in both peacetime and war, observe a swearing-in ceremony, and visit academies such as West Point and the United States Naval Academy. A checklist summarizes the qualities of a good soldier.

I Want to Be President by Dan Liebman A timely new title in the I Want to Be... series. "The I Want to Be series provides young readers with some exciting opportunities to think... an attractive choice for beginning readers... Recommended." -- Library Media Connection Through real-life photographs and easy-to-understand text, the books in the popular I Want to Be... series tell young readers what's involved in a particular job: the background and skills that are required, and the activities that take place daily. In I Want to Be President, young readers find out what it takes to be President of the United States. For example, the President has to work with many different people and make speeches. In addition to explaining the job of the President of the United States, I Want to Be President looks at what is involved in becoming the president of a classroom. Special attention is given to the campaign and voting processes. Like the other books in this series, I Want to Be President helps children understand the importance of doing a job well. This book is perfect for reading alone, with a parent or in group story times. It is certain to spark questions and discussions.

So, You Want to Be a Chef? by J. M. Bedell Become a full-time foodie with this step-by-step guide to entering the professional world of cooking, baking, and running a culinary business. Designed to inspire creative expression and help aspiring chefs achieve their dreams, So, You Want to Be a Chef? defines the pathways fine dining and cuisine professions, from being a sous chef, pastry chef, or chef de cuisine, to becoming a caterer or restaurateur and more. In addition to tips from professionals in the industry, So, You Want to Be a Chef? includes inspiring stories from successful young cooks and a full list of resources to help you on your way to chefdom.

Careers in the US Air Force by Melissa Phillips The US Air Force offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Air Force jobs ranging from Pilot, to Psychologist to Pararescue.

Careers in the US Army by Michael V. Uschan This book explores the many and varied career opportunities the US Army offers, the requirements recruits must meet to qualify for each job, and descriptions of the training and working conditions they will experience. The main mission of soldiers is to safeguard the nation's freedom. But doing that today requires soldiers not only to wield weapons but to perform many high-tech tasks from flying military drones to capturing and translating enemy communications and even navigating a fleet of boats that is a key part of Army transportation.

Careers in the US Marine Corps by Joanne Mattern The US Marine Corps offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Marine Corps jobs ranging from combat engineers to avionics technicians to military police.

Careers in the US Special Forces by Melissa Abramovitz The US Special Forces offer a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men who have served in Special Forces, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Special Forces jobs ranging from Army Green Berets to Navy SEALs to Marine Scout Snipers.

Firefighter by John Riddle; Rae Simons; Ernestine G. Riggs (Editor); Cheryl Gholar (Editor) Find out what it takes to be a firefighter with character...Applicants for paid fire-fighting jobs must usually meet several requirements: A written exam; Tests of strength, physical stamina, coordination, and agility; and, A medical examination that includes drug screening. Training programs can help you prepare for this job-but to be a good firefighter you'll need more than any program can offer. Firefighters need character qualities like courage to face dangerous situations...self-discipline to work hard even when they're tired...a sense of justice to protect all members of society equally...and a sense of citizenship to responsibly serve society with compassion and integrity. Do you have what it takes to do the job? Read Firefighter and decide. Book jacket.

Internet Security: from Concept to Consumer (Calling All Innovators: a Career for You) (Library Edition) by Nel Yomtov Learn how the Internet was invented and how it grew to become the vast global network it is today.Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. While the modern Internet offers an unprecedented level of global communication, it has also opened up the possibility of brand-new forms of crime. Readers will discover how some of today's top computer experts are working to protect Internet users from fraud, data theft, virus infections, and other potential issues.

Social Worker by Shirley Brinkerhoff; Cheryl Gholar (Editor); Ernestine G. Riggs (Editor) Careers with Character combines factual information about a particular career with in-depth character education strategies. The series provides readers with real-life career models and practical steps toward building character. In each volume, individuals of character work to respond appropriately to career issues. These issues involve not only right versus wrong, but also right versus right, helping readers to gain a deeper understanding of the possible benefits and consequences of their decisions.

Special Education Teacher by Ellyn Sanna; Ernestine G. Riggs (Editor); Cheryl Gholar (Editor) Find out what it takes to be a special education teacher with character...Special education teachers work with students who have one of these disabilities: Speech or language impairments; Intellectual disabilities; Emotional disturbance; Learning disabilities; Hearing impairments; Visual impairments; Autism; Deaf-blindness; or, Multiple disabilities and other health impairments. If you think you might want to work with students who have disabilities like these, you'll need education and experience-but you will also need the qualities of a good character. Special education teachers with character have...the respect and compassion that will build children's self-esteem...the responsibility to teach students the skills they'll need to move toward independence...the courage to stand up for those who have often been rejected...and the diligence to keep going, one small step after another, so that one day students will look back and be amazed by how far they've come. Special education teachers make a difference in children's lives! This volume of Careers with Character will show you how. Book jacket.