The Vo-Tech Track to Success in Health Care

The Vo-Tech Track to Success in Health Care
Author: Susan Henneberg
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477777318

Health care is one of the fastest growing industries in the nation as the population ages and health care needs increase. Vo-tech education prepares teens for employment and further education in this challenging and rewarding field. Today's vo-tech students can learn practical skills, obtain health care certifications, and even earn college credit. This unique resource enables readers to make informed choices about paths to a health care career, focusing on secondary offerings such as magnet schools, career academies, schools-within-a-school, and other options. Armed with this valuable information, teens can start on the road to a successful health care career today.

Jump-Starting a Career in Medical Technology

Jump-Starting a Career in Medical Technology
Author: Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2013-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477717021

In hospitals and clinics, there are people who, among other thing, take X-rays, MRIs, CAT-scans, and ultrasounds. And there are those who repair that same equipment. There are also people who work in research laboratories, veterinary offices, and dental and ophthalmology offices. All of these people work in the field of medical technology. Readers will get a detailed description of some of these jobs as well as a selection of in-depth personal interviews with people who are currently employed in the industry. They will find out what education they'll need, how to find a job, and how to climb the health-care ladder as a medical technology professional.

Outdoor Careers

Outdoor Careers
Author: Amanda Kirk
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1438126468

Provides a comprehensive overview of outdoor careers such as adventure travel guide, dog trainer, farmer, fishing vessel operator, forester, horse trainer, and more.

Advertising, Sales, and Marketing

Advertising, Sales, and Marketing
Author: Ken Mondschein
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2010-06-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1438125704

Guide for pursuing a career in the advertising field.

Nonprofits and Government

Nonprofits and Government
Author: Amanda Kirk
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2010-06-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1438128479

Provides a brief overview and the tools necessary to transition into a career in non-profits and government. Career profiles include communications manager, fundraiser, grant administrator, publicist, and more.

Film and Television

Film and Television
Author: S. J. Stratford
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2009
Genre: Motion pictures
ISBN: 0816075980

Explains the steps to starting a career in the film and television industry, with suggestions on how to market and hone existing skills and advice on issues that face different age groups.

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment
Author: S. J. Stratford
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2009
Genre: Arts
ISBN: 0816075956

Arts and Entertainment is a guide designed to help those interested in jobs in the arts and entertainment. This book helps readers explore jobs in the arts and entertainment industry.

Food and Culinary Arts

Food and Culinary Arts
Author: Ken Mondschein
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2009
Genre: Food service
ISBN: 0816075999

Jump-Starting a Career in Pharmaceuticals

Jump-Starting a Career in Pharmaceuticals
Author: Tamra B. Orr
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2013-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477716939

For readers interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, manufacturing technician, pharmaceutical sales representative, pharmacy billing specialist, pharmacy records manager, or pharmacy clerk, among other jobs, this guide encourages them to start doing their homework now by taking any high school, honors, college prep, or community college science and math classes available. Invaluable information regarding job training, certification, and associate's degrees is provided. The relative merits and advantages of online, community college, traditional university, and 2- and 4-year programs are analyzed and discussed. Networking is also emphasized. This valuable volume will help direct readers to a great pharmaceutical industry career.