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A career in green construction is the perfect choice for those who care about the environment, who like to build and repair things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about more than a dozen green construction specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful green construction...
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A career in masonry is the perfect choice for those who like to build things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about masonry specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful masonry worker, salaries for masonry workers, methods of exploring the career while in school, and much...
3) Electrician
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A career as an electrician is the perfect choice for those who like to build and repair things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about electrician specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful electrician, salaries for electricians, methods of exploring the career while in...
4) Drone Pilots
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Drones have become extremely important tools for saving money and time and increasing safety for businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They are also a lot of fun. A career as a drone pilot is the perfect choice for those who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about the types of drones, the benefits and potential dangers of using drones, typical educational...
5) Welder
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Welders use a variety of techniques to join and repair metal components. They help build bridges, pipelines, rockets, rollercoasters, and airplanes, among many other things. A career in welding is an excellent choice for those, who like to work with their hands, solve problems, and use their critical-thinking skills. In this book, you'll learn about job duties for welders, how to enter the field, key skills for success, methods of exploring welding...
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A career in flooring installation is the perfect choice for those who like to build things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about flooring installation specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful installer, salaries for installers, methods of exploring the career while...
7) Roofer
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A career in roofing is the perfect choice for those who like to build and repair things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about roofing specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful roofer, salaries for roofers, methods of exploring the career while in school, and much more....
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By 2025, it's estimated that there will be 8 million driverless vehicles on the road. A career as a driverless vehicle developer is the perfect choice for those who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about the types of driverless vehicles, the pros and cons of this technology, typical educational paths for developers, key skills for success in this career, methods of exploring...
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A career as an alternative reality developer is the perfect choice for those who like technology, have a vivid imagination, and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about virtual, augmented, and mixed realities; how to become a developer; key skills for success in this career; methods of exploring careers in alternative reality while in school; and much more. Alternative Reality Developer is just one...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) allows machines to learn and act like humans. A career as an artificial intelligence scientist is the perfect choice for those who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about how scientists teach computers to think; AI-related opportunities in health care, sports, the automotive industry, and more; the benefits and risks of AI; typical educational paths;...
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Renewable energy (wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, and bioenergy) has emerged as a more environmentally friendly, sustainable option to fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas). A career in renewable energy is the perfect choice for those who care about the environment and want to use their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills to make the world a better place. In this book, you'll learn about career paths for renewable energy...
12) Plumber
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A career in plumbing is the perfect choice for those who like to build and repair things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about plumbing specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful plumber, salaries for plumbers, methods of exploring the career while in school, and much...
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Cybercrime affects everyone-from individuals to companies, colleges and universities, government agencies, and the military. Annual damage from cybercrime is expected to cost the companies, government agencies, and individuals $6 trillion annually by 2021. A career as a professional hacker is the perfect choice for those who want to use their computer skills to fight cybercriminals. In this book, you'll learn about career paths for professional hackers,...
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A career as a forensic scientist is the perfect choice for those who want to use their knowledge of science and critical-thinking skills to solve crimes and help lawyers, juries, and judges understand the results of scientific tests. In this book, you'll learn about career paths in forensic science, typical education paths for forensic scientists, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school,...
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Making a good impression on your first day and in your first few weeks and months on the job is key to success in the workplace. Become Invaluable in the Workplace will help you to develop the skills necessary to become a valued employee. It covers everything from what to do on your first day on the job and dressing for success to getting along with your boss and navigating office politics and other challenges. Become Invaluable in the Workplace is...
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A career in construction and building inspection is the perfect choice for those who like to identify and help fix problems, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about careers in construction and building inspection, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful inspector, salaries for inspectors,...
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A career as a computer game and app developer is the perfect choice for those who like technology, are creative, and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about types of computer games and apps, how games are designed, typical educational paths, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, and much more. Computer Game & App Developer is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in...
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Robots are now in wide use in manufacturing, earth and space exploration, farming, surgery, laboratory research, and many other areas. It's estimated that there are more than 2.6 million robots in the world. A career as a robotics developer is the perfect choice for creative people who like technology and enjoy a constantly changing and rewarding work environment. In this book, you'll learn about career paths for robotics developers, typical education...
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A career in heating and cooling installation and repair is the perfect choice for those who like to troubleshoot problems and fix things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about heating and cooling specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful technician, salaries for technicians,...
20) Carpenter
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A career in carpentry is the perfect choice for those who like to build things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about carpentry specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful carpenter, salaries for carpenters, methods of exploring the career while in school, and much more....
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