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Sut: Careers in Underwater Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Software Developers

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a computer software engineer is profiled. Included: nature of the work, training, advancement, employment, job outlook. projections data, earnings, related occupations. A detailed examination of this career is clearly presented.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Is a Legal Career Right for You?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a 3-part project; however, you may opt to omit 1 part. Students will investigate a career related to the legal profession to determine the various aspects of the career. In addition, students will create a PowerPoint presentation...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about careers in audio/visual technology and film, including camera operators.
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Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This site contains information about ongoing research, academics, facilities, faculty, etc. at the university.
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

For Students 9th - 10th
Wisconsin provides in-depth information on every facet of education in the state. Links take the viewer to such varied topics as reports on school performance, testing results, jobs, Native American programs, and technology plans.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Librarians

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides occupational information about librarians.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technologists

For Students 9th - 10th
A very informative site describing the profession of radiologic technologist/technician. Contains sections on nature of the work, working conditions, employment opportunities, qualifications, job outlook, and earnings.
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University of Florida

University of Florida: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for the University of Florida's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The site has links to information on programs, research, faculty, and facilities.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Fastest Growing Job Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Labor projected which industries and occupations will experience the most growth from now until 2008. Areas set to experience the biggest boom include computer technology, health services and social services.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Powerpointing to Your Career

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This exercise is used as the culmination of a career research project. This is a technology-based, interdisciplinary project which requires students to do Internet research and prepare a slideshow presentation. If a career is not used as...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cardiovascular Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, published by the Department of Labor Statistics, provides information related to the Cardiovascular Technician Career. Employment projections and trends are detailed with a brief description of the profession.
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NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Sorting Out Trees in the Forest

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides fun information on the subject. "people can do their jobs even better if they have very accurate images of the ground. Oddly enough, the best way to see lots of...
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European Space Agency

Estec External

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of the European Space Research and Technnology Center, part of the European Space Agency. Includes information on educational and career opportunities, events and conferences, space expos, and more.
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Michigan College of Mining and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes general information about mining engineering such as the careers history and employment opportunities. It also has helpful links to sites of mining engineering organizations as well as general links to mining industry information.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Programmers

For Students 9th - 10th
An indepth look into a career as a computer programmer. Offers job outlook, education and training, job description and much more.
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Nuclear Energy Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nuclear Energy Institute is an extensive resource for information on nuclear technology, public policy issues, careers in nuclear energy, nuclear power plants, nuclear facts, radiation in agriculture, definitions, and much more.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Effective Interview Techniques

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The lesson plan will begin with a lecture on the importance of effective interview techniques. A technology-based project will be assigned for students to use the Internet to gather information and then create either a slideshow...
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American Association of School Administrators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
School administrators can access information on current school issues and ideas, an events calendar, The School Administrators magazine and other publications, leadership information, educational technology news, and a jobs bulletin,...
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Nation Job: Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives actual job postings for Network Control Operator and other areas with descriptions, locations and salaries.