begin thinking about the wide range of jobs that relate to them. Each engaging, fact-filled, and easy-to-read volume addresses one area of career interest. These books provide accurate career information in a two-color format designed specially to appeal to students. Each book profiles 20 careers and offers a comprehensive look at everything from how to start preparing while still in school to what the future might hold in terms of job prospects and salaries. Each career article includes: what they do - provides a broad view of the typical responsibilities, job assignments, and working conditions; education and training - explains how to prepare for a career and whether or not apprenticeships, internships, and degree or licensing requirements are necessary; earnings - offers general information on average salary ranges and fringe benefits; outlook - forecasts what the future might be like in terms of the expected rate of growth or decline of job openings and employment opportunities in the field. For More Info - a sidebar that lists organizations to contact for more information on the career.

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