Books in Careers in Your Community series

Police and other law enforcers are often seen around towns and cities, helping to keep the peace and enforcing the laws. This informative resource offers an overview of many of the common law-enforcement careers, from beat cops and investigators to security guards and probation officers. Each chapter provides insight into the exciting aspects of the job and brings to light any potential challenges, drudgery, and downsides. Readers will learn what steps to take during high school and after, including classes, internships, and college degrees. This book will get readers started learning about careers in law enforcement that keep every community running smoothly.

Mechanics, also known as automotive service technicians, make vital contributions to their communities; their work on cars and other vehicles helps to keep streets safe and limit emissions. In this resource, readers will find everything they need to know about becoming a mechanic: what the job involves, what skills are needed, how to prepare, where to find training and job openings, and the future outlook for men and women in the field. Being a mechanic is an exciting career option for teens who enjoy technology and working with their hands.

Working outdoors, getting exercise, playing games, and serving your community, all while earning a salary, what could be better? This comprehensive guide to the field of parks and recreation prepares readers for three individual career paths: recreation worker, park maintenance worker, and park ranger. It offers several "day-in-the-life" stories from these careers, stressing the great variation of jobs available in this career and the range of education, from high school diploma to graduate degrees, required for different jobs. Readers can also learn about education, job-hunting, and advancement, and a few part-time jobs that can help them break into the field.

Throughout history, there have been a myriad of social justice movements and causes, and courageous individuals who have fought for change. For those who feel passionate about ensuring all people have equal rights, opportunities, and services available, a career working for social justice may be a perfect fit. This book offers in-depth information about a variety of social justice career options, such as advocacy work, environmental protection, and social work. Academic requirements, day-to-day responsibilities, and job outlooks are covered, as well as essential information and tips about the job search process.

A career in trash and recycling is often dirty, exhausting, and overlooked by many career seekers, but those who enjoy working hard and spending time outside might find this to be a rewarding career path to follow. This engaging guide allows readers to explore entry-level jobs in both trash and recycling, including collectors or drivers, landfill workers, recycling sorters, and more. It covers duties, required skills and education, and advancement possible in both fields, including positions in both management and science and technology to give readers the tools to turn a job into a career.

The field of health services offers a wide variety of jobs for those who want to help others while working in a challenging, rewarding career that affords great opportunities for professional growth. Whether one is interested in a career as physician, dentist, and nurse or technician, pharmacist, dietitian, and mental health worker, this comprehensive guide offers readers essential information about different careers in health services, including academic requirements, areas of specialization, job outlook, and typical job duties. In addition, job search topics such as free resources, social media platforms, and the interview process are covered in detail.

Everyone needs to eat, and someone has to provide that food, prepare it, serve it to customers, and then do it all again the next day. Whether readers are interested in working for fine restaurants, fast-paced diners, or even special events that need a catering professional, the food industry is vast and always in need of new talent. This comprehensive guide details the options available to young cooks and service staff who want a fulfilling career. Readers will be able to explore a variety of food industry paths and learn about what they can expect in professional kitchens everywhere.

A career in trash and recycling is often dirty, exhausting, and overlooked by many career seekers, but those who enjoy working hard and spending time outside might find this to be a rewarding career path to follow. This engaging guide allows readers to explore entry-level jobs in both trash and recycling, including collectors or drivers, landfill workers, recycling sorters, and more. It covers duties, required skills and education, and advancement possible in both fields, including positions in both management and science and technology to give readers the tools to turn a job into a career.