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5. Amir is interested in pursuing a career in geothermal or solar energy engineering. He wonders about the salary range and where he might be able to find a job. What’s the average salary of an alternative power engineer and where are the top three locations for that industry in the U.S.? Hint: U.S. Cluster Map – Electric Power – scroll for states. Click “wages’ on the Regions bar. _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Anthony has always loved animals. He wants to study veterinary medicine . What are the educational requirements? List three colleges in the US where he he can pursue this vocation. Hint: General internet search: veterinary schools. _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Marla wants to work with children. She can’t decide between a career as a registered nurse or an elementary school teacher . Salary is a big deal to her. She wants to earn at least $50,000 per year. Compare the salaries of these two professions. Hint: Go to www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm. _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. All Raj really wants to do is play his guitar. He’s pretty good and would like to study music more seriously after high school, including working on his skills, and studying music composition and theory with other like-minded musicians. Suggest three schools he could attend that would allow him to study music — just music. Hint: General internet search. _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 9. Angela loves music but can’t sing a note or play an instrument. She is so disappointed because she has always dreamed of a career in the music industry. Explain to Angela why she shouldn’t give up on her dream. List 5 other career paths within the music industry for her to explore. Hint: General internet search “Careers in the music industry.” _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT PREVIEW
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Chapter 3 | A Job That Pays
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