Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreation and Fitness Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Department of Labor site defines the careers of recreation and fitness workers. Includes descriptions of the job, employment info, training, and more.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Brickmasons & Blockmasons

For Students 9th - 10th
Guide includes a job outlook and description, as well as information on training and professional advancement for Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pest Controllers

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete description of the work of pest controllers, including nature of the work, education and preparation, employment outlook, and wages.
Website
Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Market Researcher

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Princeton Review Publishing provides a detailed description of what a day in the life of a market researcher is like. Also included is information on job requirements, job outlook, and more.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

For Students 9th - 10th
Statistics and a job description for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses career are researched at this site. This site includes Nature of the Work, Working Conditions, Training, Other Qualifications, Job Outlook,...
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cardiovascular Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, published by the Department of Labor Statistics, provides information related to the Cardiovascular Technician Career. Employment projections and trends are detailed with a brief description of the profession.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemist

For Students 9th - 10th
The BLS offers an overview of the career of a chemist. The website provides a general description of what being a chemist is like and includes information on the type of education and experience a chemist needs.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Petroleum Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a complete description of the petroleum engineering career field, including nature of work, outlook, and earnings.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Biological and Medical Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the career of biological scientist, including ecologist, with links to education, outlook, wages, and job outlook information.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a typical day at work for a veterinary technician. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
Other

California Occupational Guides: Microbiologists

For Students 9th - 10th
A formal description of the duties of a microbiologist. Also provides information regarding working conditions, wages, job outlook, and sources for additional information.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Landscape Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a good description of the nature of working as a landscape architect. Qualifications, education job outlook and earnings, with links to realted occupations are included in this site.
Article
Other

The Slot: What Exactly Is a Copy Editor?

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the job of copy editor, with a discussion of how it differs from other closely related jobs, e.g. proofreader. A very specific explanation of the various roles involved in publishing.