This reference provides information on 270 jobs that cover 90 percent of the workforce and is designed especially for students in grades 4 9. Based on the latest Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), this book covers the information most important to younger audiences with text that stresses the connection between school subjects and future careers. This guide is grouped into 11 clusters of related jobs, following the organization of the newest OOH. Each section includes one-page job descriptions that provide a brief overview of the job; school subjects related to the job; activities for trying out the job; information on earnings, education needed, and employment outlook; and a fun and interesting fact related to the job. The entertaining and fun content engages readers as they learn and discover which careers pique their interests. The job title index makes it easy for students to refer to their favorite jobs again and again. This book even offers an up-to-date, extensive Web directory of online career resources for easy follow-up research.

Descriptions of occupations are based on those found in the Occupational outlook handbook.

This book offers an inside look at how to publish scholarly articles, book reviews, grants, magazine articles, and commercial and scholarly books.

Feeling stuck? Find out how to work toward the career of your dreams If you’re slogging through your days in a boring or unrewarding job, it may be time to make a big change. Careers For Dummies is a comprehensive career guide from a top career coach and counselor that will help you jump start your career and your life. Dive in to learn more about career opportunities, with a plethora of job descriptions and the certifications, degrees, and continuing education that can help you build the career you’ve always wanted. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or a career-oriented person who needs or wants a change, this book has valuable information that can help you achieve your career goals. Find out how you can build your personal brand to become more attractive to potential employers, how to create a plan to “get from here to there” on your career path, and access videos and checklists that help to drive home all the key points. If you’re not happy in your day-to-day work now, there’s no better time than the present to work towards change. Get inspired by learning about a wide variety of careers Create a path forward for a new or better career that will be rewarding and fun Determine how to build your personal brand to enhance your career opportunities Get tips from a top career coach to help you plan and implement a strategy for a more rewarding work life Careers For Dummies is the complete resource for those looking to enhance their careers or embark on a more rewarding work experience.

Describes 250 occupations which cover approximately 107 million jobs.

Young adulthood - ages approximately 18 to 26 - is a critical period of development with long-lasting implications for a person's economic security, health and well-being. Young adults are key contributors to the nation's workforce and military services and, since many are parents, to the healthy development of the next generation. Although 'millennials' have received attention in the popular media in recent years, young adults are too rarely treated as a distinct population in policy, programs, and research. Instead, they are often grouped with adolescents or, more often, with all adults. Currently, the nation is experiencing economic restructuring, widening inequality, a rapidly rising ratio of older adults, and an increasingly diverse population. The possible transformative effects of these features make focus on young adults especially important. A systematic approach to understanding and responding to the unique circumstances and needs of today's young adults can help to pave the way to a more productive and equitable tomorrow for young adults in particular and our society at large. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults describes what is meant by the term young adulthood, who young adults are, what they are doing, and what they need. This study recommends actions that nonprofit programs and federal, state, and local agencies can take to help young adults make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. According to this report, young adults should be considered as a separate group from adolescents and older adults. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults makes the case that increased efforts to improve high school and college graduate rates and education and workforce development systems that are more closely tied to high-demand economic sectors will help this age group achieve greater opportunity and success. The report also discusses the health status of young adults and makes recommendations to develop evidence-based practices for young adults for medical and behavioral health, including preventions. What happens during the young adult years has profound implications for the rest of the life course, and the stability and progress of society at large depends on how any cohort of young adults fares as a whole. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults will provide a roadmap to improving outcomes for this age group as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.

The Fifth Edition of Nutrition & Dietetics: Practice and Future Trends provides a comprehensive overview of professions relating to nutrition, with its primary focus on dietetics. In particular, the book provides a comprehensive explanation of what dietitians do, where they practice, and what is required to become a professional dietitian. In Parts I and II, the text provides an overview of the profession, the role of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the educational requirements for credentialing. The text truly distinguishes itself in Part III, which uniquely cycles through each major area of practice: Clinical practice, food and nutrition system management, community nutrition, consulting, and private practice and consulting. Part IV then presents the essential roles played by dietitians as leaders, educators, and researchers. Part V concludes by delving into the future of the profession.

For the past 50 years, the Occupational Outlook Handbook has been the most widely used and trusted source of occupational information -- anywhere! JIST's edition is a complete reprint of the original!