Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love the Arts


Book Description

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 Gaming


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Written for passionate gamers hoping to turn their skills into a career immediately, this title prepares students for the realities of this competitive industry. Covering all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, it also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia industry. With a particular focus on the practical challenges of breaking into the world of gaming and strategies to help students prepare for working in the field, it aims to provide a range of entry points.




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 Shopping


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For readers who love to shop, whether it�s online or in stores, being able to turn that into a career might seem like the greatest possible career a person can have. This guide covers a multitude of career paths, including finance, antiques, and real estate, providing basic guidance on how to build and ultimately manage that career, all while bypassing having to get a college education. Each chapter includes interviews and accounts of professionals working in the field and additional resources for readers who are ready to jump right into a career.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Tech


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This book, covering such fields as graphic design, web development, and internet marketing, outlines the duties and responsibilities of each job and offers straightforward advice on pursuing a career through methods such as online courses, internships, and certification courses.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Music


Book Description

Music careers go beyond being in a band or joining a world-famous orchestra. And some of them don't even require college! This volume provides readers with all the tools they need to build a career in the field of music without heading to college first. It includes some informative sidebars with exclusive job search tips and some real-life information from people working in the field. Readers are encouraged to get creative about their job searches, going beyond the "college to job" approach.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Entertain


Book Description

Written for students looking for alternatives to college but in search of a rewarding career, this title explains ways to turn the readers’ passions and talents into a profession. Stressing the importance of preparation, hard work, and marketing your business, it 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. With college tuition on the rise, this title is geared toward creating successful professionals out of students who are looking to enter the workforce immediately.







Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Food


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Explores the job descriptions, education and training requirements, salary, and outlook predictions for fourteen food-related careers that do not require a college education.




Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Everything Digital


Book Description

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