Cool Careers Without College for People Who Can Build Things

by Heather Moore Niver

Overview

Finding a career out of high school based on one's interests, especially something as general as liking to build things, isn't always easy. However, this volume gives readers a variety of avenues to consider. Readers can consider careers as a gardener, sculptor, tailor, carpenter, and doll maker. Not only can they learn how to break into these fields, but each section has a listing of resources to further their research. Young people just out of high school can take that ever-important first step on their way to a career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477718247
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2013
Series:	Cool Careers Without College Series , #4
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,034,940
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Working as a Tool and Die Maker 9

Chapter 2 Working as an Auto Mechanic 20

Chapter 3 Working as a Construction Worker 30

Chapter 4 Working as a Carpenter 41

Chapter 5 Working as a Plumber 52

Chapter 6 Working as an Electrician 62

Chapter 7 Working as a Gardener 72

Chapter 8 Working as a Sculptor 83

Chapter 9 Working as a Jeweler and Jewelry Repairer 94

Chapter 10 Working in the Shoe Industry 105

Chapter 11 Working as Tailors and Dressmakers 116

Chapter 12 Working as a Doll Maker 127

Glossary 138

Index 141