Careers in Your Community (Spring 2019)
This series highlights careers in key industries that
serve as pillars of the community. Whether it’s school safety officers, servers
at local restaurants, or trash collectors, community-based careers are a
fulfilling way to interact with other citizens and foster a sense of bonding.
For those interested in connecting with their neighbors and giving back to their
community, the solid career choices covered in this series are excellent paths
to follow. Each book surveys a different field, delineating the training and
educational requirements necessary to land a job and how that career path unites
workers with members of their community.
• Interviews with and profiles of
real workers give readers an insider’s look at community-based jobs
• Each
book offers figures from the Bureau of Labors Statistics, including median wage
and projected job growth
• Covers careers that don’t require a four-year
college degree, offering affordable, yet lucrative and fulfilling
options
