Author : Greg Roza
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 11,73 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448883067
This title offers a curation of enthralling and educational opportunities for readers interested in studying and exploring the natural world. Internship and volunteer opportunities profiled include caring for plants, animals, and habitats as well as teaching about nature and the great outdoors. In addition to being an exciting introduction, this book is also practical, providing a roadmap for readers on where to search for opportunities and how to get a foot in the door.
Author : Kathy Furgang
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 10,57 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448883059
For teens hoping for a career in music, an internship or volunteer opportunity is a great way to get a foot in the door. Serving as a valuable guide, music lovers are introduced to the wide variety of work experiences available to them, including positions in music performance, music publishing, music production, music education, music therapy, instrument tuning and repair, and more. Readers learn how to find and land an interesting internship or volunteer opportunity in their community, as well as how to make the most of the experience. A varied list of music-related organizations to contact supplements the creative ideas in the text.
Author : Ann Byers
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448883024
Whether young people like cats or canaries, pugs or pigs, horses or seahorses, they can look for an internship or volunteer position where they can be around those animals. Teens discover internship opportunities that are win-win propositions and can be gateways to jobs and careers. Many schools have begun to incorporate community service projects into their curriculum, requiring students to participate in a specified number of service hours. Readers explore the ways to find and land opportunities, whether using local organizations and businesses, websites, school counselors, groups and clubs, or approaching colleges that offer internships for animal lovers. Readers gain practical information about working with typical animals as well as exotic creatures, wild animals, birds, and sea animals, such as those found in zoos, aquariums, nature centers, and wildlife sanctuaries and preserves. Other opportunities described include those in animal-assisted therapy, hospitals, clinics, shelters, kennels and catteries, doggie daycares, ranches, stables, camps, and pet grooming businesses.
Author : Laura La Bella
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 48,63 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448883075
Internships and volunteer positions offer young people a unique opportunity not only to test their interest in, and aptitude for, certain career paths but to also begin the process of career building in their desired fields. In a time of economic hardship and a tight job market, having the kind of hands-on experience provided by internships and volunteer work can be the decisive factor in an employer's decision to hire one candidate among many other applicants. This book surveys all of the many internship and volunteer opportunities available for those who like to build thingsincluding shipbuilding and instrument-making to cabinetry and furniture-making, to civil engineering and architecture. In addition to discussing how to land, keep, and leverage an internship or volunteer position, the book also details the educational and training paths that should be pursued to optimize chances of success in the various professional fields.
Author : Anastasia Suen
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 33,55 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448883032
In the last decade, it has become increasingly difficult for a student to leap directly from college and into a career. Opportunities are harder to find, so it is very important to have an edge on the competition. A way to do this is to gain experience beforehand through volunteer or internship programs. Students going into the digital field are no exception. Readers are provided guidance on finding opportunities and learning how to network, as well as how to write a resume that will get them hired in the digital field.
Author : Susan Dobinick
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,36 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448883040
There are some people who love being activethis book is for them. Instead of reading about a career stuck in an office, this title introduces readers to opportunities such as coaching, working in the performing arts, and in recreation. Further, there are sections of the book that offer practical actionable advice on how to research and pursue these opportunities.
Author : Adam Furgang
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 23,8 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448883091
An internship or volunteer opportunity in film or television can be an important stepping-stone to a career in the entertainment industry. In addition to gaining practical experience, interns and volunteers can make valuable professional contacts, experience different areas of the industry, and refine their career goals. Teens are introduced to a variety of exciting work experiences available for young TV and movie enthusiasts. Readers learn how to find and land the right position and how to make the most of their experience.
Author : Daniel E. Harmon
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 17,62 MB
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448883083
Students learn that internships and volunteer positions can give them a foot in the door for permanent employment in math or science careers. They discover that these opportunities can provide options for sampling different careers and perhaps discover those vocations are not what they anticipated. Intern and volunteer positions are excellent platforms for testing the waters and determining which career will be most satisfactory for their lifes work. Readers gain tools for developing a mission statement, exploring print and online sources for finding openings in science and math, and applying for those positions. They also learn about creating a positive digital footprint now so they can present themselves as serious job candidates in the future. Some of the volunteer and intern possibilities that are covered include: zoos, aquariums, local companies, websites, labs and research facilities, the robotics industry, aeronautics, and the chemical engineering, energy, and pharmaceuticals industries.
Author : Jennifer Landau
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,77 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1508176434
In this compilation of real stories, teens will read first-person accounts of young adults finding their way as leaders and activists. The volume offers narratives that deal with topics including the profound influence a teacher has on a student, the importance of teamwork while participating in an artistic performance, and the impact that attending a rally against genocide has on a young adult. Each story is written with an earnestness that is sure to move readers as it reveals the passion of these teens learning more about the world and themselves.
Author : Carol Hand
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 24,95 MB
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1499467311
Working outdoors, getting exercise, playing games, and serving your community, all while earning a salary, what could be better? This comprehensive guide to the field of parks and recreation prepares readers for three individual career paths: recreation worker, park maintenance worker, and park ranger. It offers several "day-in-the-life" stories from these careers, stressing the great variation of jobs available in this career and the range of education, from high school diploma to graduate degrees, required for different jobs. Readers can also learn about education, job-hunting, and advancement, and a few part-time jobs that can help them break into the field.
