Youth Career Exploration

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In an effort to better serve you, we have compiled a broad range of career options that can lead to successful careers.

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Cosmetology

Those who work in the cosmetology industry provide haircutting, hairstyling, and a range of other beauty services.

Robotics

A career in robotics involves operating, testing, and maintaining automated robotic equipment through knowledge of technology and electrical circuitry.

Engineering

Engineering uses science, technology and math to solve problems in a variety of fields. Engineers collect, measure, and interpret data.

Culinary Arts

The culinary arts involves daily food preparation and use of a variety of kitchen equipment and safety processes.

Agriculture and Animal Sciences

The agriculture sector comprises of jobs primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, and harvesting from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats. Careers in animal sciences involves conducting research and work related to genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of animals.

Automotive

Jobs in the automotive industry relate to diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, or overhauling automotive vehicles.

Armed Forces

The armed forces maintains the U.S. national defense. Some members work in jobs specific to the military, others in fields that also exist in the civilian workplace.

Firefighting

Firefighting controls and puts out fires and responds to emergencies involving life, property, or the environment.

Healthcare

A career in healthcare includes occupations that specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating illness or injury in humans.

Fine Arts

Fine arts creates and develops visually appealing designs, effects, and displays primarily for print, exhibition, or performing arts.

Athletics

Athletics specializes in skills needed to succeed in a sport including organized, officiated events. Athletic Trainers focus on treatment of the athlete.

Dentistry

Careers in the dental industry include occupations that specialize in oral care. Includes instruction on caring for teeth, gums, and diet choices affecting oral health.

Construction

Those who work in construction perform many tasks that require labor at work sites or may plan, coordinate, budget and supervise projects.

Education

The education industry comprises establishments whose primary objective is to provide education. They include elementary schools, secondary schools, community colleges, universities, and more.

Criminal Justice – Sheriff Department

Sheriffs maintain order and protects lives and property by enforcing laws. They may patrol or work within a jail setting.

Criminal Justice – Police Department

Police officers protect lives and property. They gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.

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