Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Sports


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Whether a reader’s interests are in playing sports, coaching, or simply sharing a sports experience with others, he or she will find a find a foothold in this extensive career guide. There are many, many career options within the field of sports, and, as this title will show readers, several of them don’t require higher education. This guide breaks down these options, offering a long list of online and offline resources for the determined career seeker and several first-person accounts from professionals in the field.




Cool Careers Without College for People who Love Sports


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Profiles the characteristics of and qualifications needed for twelve jobs in the sports industry, including scout, equipment manager, and clubhouse attendant.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love the Arts


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Artistic endeavors require patience and persistence, but not necessarily a four-year degree. This title offers readers interested in careers in the arts a framework for putting their passion into action. Students will learn which high school classes will help prepare them for job opportunities as a dancer, actor, tattoo artist, photographer, or even costumer designer. Beyond in-school preparation, the text offers timely information on other types of training including apprenticeships and online courses. The title also includes interviews with professionals working in the field as well as helpful resources.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Entertain


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This book, stressing the importance of preparation, hard work, and marketing your business, focuses on traditional entertainment like music and acting but also delves into less conventional work like working as a Foley artist or as a children's entertainer.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Repair Things


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This guide walks the reader through the many options open to students interested in construction, installation, and maintenance. With detailed information on needed preparation and certification, this book gives readers a solid overview of these high-growth industries.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Write


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Profiles the characteristics of and qualifications needed for fourteen jobs in the writing industry.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Fashion


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Any reader who has ever considered a career in fashion will find this guide to be an invaluable resource. Beyond the usual paths, the reader will find some interests he or she may not have previously considered, including fit modeling, public relations, and blogging. Each section is topped off with an extensive and thorough list of resources and interviews with professionals in the field of fashion. Each career path can be achieved without college, so students from all kinds of backgrounds can see themselves pursuing these goals.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Everything Digital


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Discusses what types of careers are available in the area of computer science that don't necessarily require a college degree.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Buy Things


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Explores the careers available to people who love to shop, including wardrobe stylist, antiques or art dealer, and mystery shopper.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Nature


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Many exciting and rewarding careers exist for nature lovers, many of which don’t require a college degree. The author presents a variety of jobs that allow people to make a living in the great outdoors, from guiding tourists on whitewater rafting expeditions to photographing exotic animals in distant, beautiful locales. Careers such as park ranger, wildland firefighter, and ecotourism planner allow people to enjoy some of the world’s most spectacular environments while also protecting these areas for future generations. Helpful career-related resources such as organizations, books, magazines, and blogs follow each chapter, and stunning color photographs draw in the reader.