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Government Sites
Coach - (Bureau of
Labor Statistics) - Coaches help people learn how to play a sport. They start by teaching them the basics. They
show them the proper form and technique.
Doctor - (Bureau of
Labor Statistics) - Doctors use science to figure out what is making people sick. Doctors examine people,
listen to them describe their health problems, and do tests to see what is wrong.
Firefighter -
Firefighters put out fires, which is not as simple as it may sound. Fighting fires is dangerous and complex, and
it takes organization and teamwork.
Nurse - Nurses, also
called registered nurses or RNs, take care of sick and injured people. They give people medicine. They treat
wounds. And they give emotional support to patients and their families.
Pharmacist -
Pharmacists are experts in medicine and its side effects. They sometimes help doctors choose which
medicines to give patients. Pharmacists also warn doctors if the doctors have asked their patients to take any
medicine that might hurt their patients.
Professional
Athlete - Very athletic people might want to consider getting a job as a "pro" athlete. But they
should know that very few athletes ever make it that far. It's a good idea, then, to have another job in mind as
well.
Psychologist
- Psychologists study the human mind. They also try to explain why people act as they do. They do research to
test their ideas about people's actions.
Recreational
Therapist - Recreational therapists help people who are sick or hurt to get active again. They use
sports, games, arts, crafts, and music to help patients build confidence and get back into life.
Students and Career Advisors -
CareerOneStop - (Department of Labor) - Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?
What job do you think you would like? At this fantastic website, you’ll learn all about different jobs, their pay and
growth prospects, and how to prepare for them.
Other Resources
The Fun Works - For Careers You Never Knew Existed - You may not know now exactly
what you want to do as an adult, but this site will help you start. Discover who you are, what you like to do, and
what you do best.
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