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Government Sites
Career
Voyages - (Department of Labor) - Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?
What job do you think you would like? At this fantastic website, you’ll learn all about different jobs, their pay
and growth prospects, and how to prepare for them.
Computer Hardware Engineer - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Computer hardware
engineers research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware. Computer
hardware engineers are much like electronics engineers, but work only with computers. The rapid advances
in computers are a result of their work. To keep up, these workers must stay up to date on what they
know.
Computer Software Engineer - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - The impact of computers
on our lives means there is a need to develop new software. Computer software engineers apply computer
science, engineering, and math to design, develop, and test software.
Computer Support Specialist - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Computer support
specialists help people use computers. When something goes wrong, support specialists figure out why.
Then, they try to fix it.
Database
Administrator - Computer databases that store information on customers, inventory, and
projects are found in nearly every industry. Data must be stored, organized, and managed. Database
administrators work with database software to find ways to do this. They identify user needs, set up
computer databases, and test systems.
Designer -
(Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Are you creative? Designers have a desire to create; they mix knowledge with
artistic ability. Designers focus in a specific area of design, such as cars or websites.
Drafter - Drafters
make drawings and plans. Drafters use math and engineering skills to add numbers to their drawings. They
can turn someone's rough sketch into an exact drawing. Some plans show how to make objects like toys,
toasters, and machinery. Some plans are for larger things like houses and office buildings.
Systems
Analyst - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - These workers figure out how to use computers to get
things done. They tell businesses and other organizations which computers and software to buy, and they
decide how to get those tools to work together.
Teacher -
Teachers teach children to read, write, do math, and much more. They use games, videos, computers, and
other tools to teach children different subjects. Teachers show students skills. They also explain information.
Teachers plan their lessons before they teach.
Webmaster - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Webmasters make websites; they
turn words and art into Internet sites that people can use. They give computers instructions about how
words and art should look on the computer screen.
Other Resources
Girls Go Tech - Careers You Can Count On - Math, science and technology are as
varied as they are exciting. Find out more about the careers associated with them.
The Fun Works - For Careers You Never Knew Existed - You may not know
now exactly what you want to do as an adult, but this site will help you start. Discover who you are, what
you like to do, and what you do best.
You
Innovate 21 - It's Your Century - (Scholastic) - Get an understanding of what innovation is, get
the opportunity to become engaged in innovation and find amazing careers in science, technology, engineering
and math
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