For most teens, graduating from high school feels like a finish line. But choosing which path to take next can be overwhelming. It helps to become informed about the options and know how to narrow them down to fit your personal goals. Filled with practical advice about preparing for the future now, deciding whether or not to pursue post-high school education, paying for college or career training, and setting goals along the way to make the journey easier, this book covers career planning, the cost of education, and how to approach the future with a mindset that will set you on the right path.

There are many career options for people who like the creative arts. This book explores what it's like to be a music producer, graphic designer, interior designer, and writer. Job descriptions, required training, tips for getting started, and future directions for each career are included.

There are many career options for people who like sports. This book explores what it's like to be a sportscaster, athletic director, exercise physiologist, and someone working in public relations for the sports industry. Job descriptions, training required, tips for getting started, and future directions of each career are included.

There are many career options for people who like social media. This book explores what it's like to be a content creator, social media manager, customer service representative, and digital forensics investigator. Job descriptions, required training, tips for getting started, and future directions for each career are included.

There are many career options for people who like gaming. This book explores what it's like to be a video game artist, animator, video game writer, and programmer. Job descriptions, required training, tips for getting started, and future directions for each career are included.

Finding a job can be overwhelming, even for a seasoned professional. For first-time job applicants, it can be even harder not knowing the ins and outs of job searching and applications. From determining what jobs are available to balancing work and school, you can approach your first job search informed about the working world and with skills to present yourself as a dependable and valuable worker. This book is filled with practical advice about searching for job opportunities, creating a marketable résumé, preparing for interviews, and learning how to be a professional in any setting. Learn about the job application process, the importance of professionalism, and how to use a first job to build a life-long career.

Quotes and examples from individuals working in math-related fields show students what a typical workday is like for an actuary, physicist, economist, and others. Educational requirements, skills, and working conditions are presented. Includes an interview with a financial analyst and a list of dozens of additional math-focused career options.

Many possible careers could be good choices for young people with a passion for music. Exploring Careers in Music profiles six careers: background singer, booking agent, DJ, music teacher, music therapist, and session musician, delving into what each job entails, how to prepare for it, and what its future prospects are. Readers will discover some satisfying ways to make money while being creative and making other people's lives better.

Skilled and vocational trades offer many different fulfilling career paths. This book explores what it's like to be an auto mechanic, including what an auto mechanic does, what training is required, and the future of the career.

Skilled and vocational trades offer many different fulfilling career paths. This book explores what it's like to be a licensed practical nurse, including what an LPN does, what training is required, and the future of the career.

Skilled and vocational trades offer many different fulfilling career paths. This book explores what it's like to be a diagnostic medical sonographer, including what a sonographer does, what training is required, and the future of the career.

Web designers work with technology, but do not always have college degrees. This book explores the field of web design, the training involved in becoming a web designer, what the job is like, and what the future holds for the field.

Cybersecurity specialists work with technology, but do not always have college degrees. This book explores the field of cybersecurity, the training involved in becoming a cybersecurity specialist, what the job is like, and what the future holds for the field.

Computer support specialists work with technology, but do not always have college degrees. This book explores the field of computer support, the training involved in becoming a computer support specialist, what the job is like, and what the future holds for the field.

Artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way people work, interact, and live. This book explores how AI has already affected the workplace, how it will impact work in the future, and the concerns people have about these changes. A description of what AI is and how it works is included along with experts' predictions of how the technology will continue to evolve.