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Tool, die and mold making : a competency-based curriculum guide / by Weaver, Luby S.(CARDINAL)198798; North Carolina.Department of Community Colleges.Program Development Services.(CARDINAL)180968;
Subjects: Community colleges; Competency-based education; Patternmaking; Tool and die makers;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Cool careers without college for people who love to build things / by Paige, Joy.(CARDINAL)661373;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Plumber -- Carpenter -- Sculptor -- Construction worker -- Auto mechanic -- Gardener -- Doll maker -- Tool and die maker -- Shoe industry worker -- Electrician -- Jeweler and Jewelry repairer -- Tailor and dressmaker.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Engineering; Skilled labor; Artisans.; Journey workers.; Vocational guidance; Occupations; Engineering; Skilled labor; Artisans; Journey workers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cool careers without college for people who can build things / by Niver, Heather Moore,author.(CARDINAL)502364;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Tool and die maker -- Auto mechanic -- Construction worker -- Carpenter -- Plumber -- Electrician -- Gardener -- Sculptor -- Jeweler and jewelry repairer -- Shoe industry worker -- Tailor and dressmaker -- Doll maker.Readers can consider careers as a gardener, sculptor, tailor, carpenter, and even doll maker. Not only can they learn how to break into these fields, but each section has a listing of resources to further their research.Grades 7-12.
Subjects: Engineering; Manufacturing industries; Decorative arts;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Careers in manufacturing & production / by Shally-Jensen, Michael,editor.(CARDINAL)682936;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Contains twenty-seven alphabetically arranged chapters describing specific fields of interest in these industries, including traditional and long-established jobs such as welder and tool and die maker, as well as in-demand jobs including industrial designer, quality control inspector, and power plant operator.Edition statement supplied by publisher.
Subjects: Manufacturing industries;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Getting the most from your scrapbook tools by Memory Makers Books (Firm)(CARDINAL)673473;
Subjects: Photograph albums; Photographs; Scrapbooks;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Arts and crafts creative kit [kit] / by Container of (item) :McLeod, Kimberly.Fun and easy crafting with recycled materials.; Penworthy Company, LLC.;
The kit is designed to let kids express their creativity using a variety of materials and recycled items for hours of fun.PK-3.
Subjects: Handicraft.; Creative activites and seat work.; Critical thinking in children;
© 2019., Penworthy Company, LLC,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Careers in heavy equipment operation, maintenance & repair. by Grey House Publishing, Inc.,publisher.(CARDINAL)381300; Salem Press,publisher.(CARDINAL)521037;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Aircraft & Avionics Equipment Mechanic/Technician -- Airline/Commercial Pilot -- Assembler/Fabricator -- Automotive Body and Glass Repairer -- Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic -- Boilermaker -- Construction & Building Inspector -- Construction Equipment Operator -- Construction Laborer/Helper -- Diesel Service Technician/Mechanic -- Electrical/Electronics Installer/Repairer -- Elevator/Escalator Installers/Repairer -- General Maintenance/Repair Worker -- Hand Laborer/Material Mover -- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker -- Heavy/Tractor-trailer Truck Driver -- Heavy Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Service Technician -- Industrial machinery Mechanic/Machinery Maintenance Worker/Millwright -- Iron Worker -- Logging Worker -- Machinest/Tool and Die Maker -- Material Moving Machine Operator -- Railroad Worker -- Sheet Metal Worker -- Solar Photovoltaic Installers -- Water Transportation Worker -- Welder/Cutter/Solderer/Brazer -- Wind Turbine Technician -- Appendix A: Holland Code -- Appendix B: Further Reading -- Appendix C: List of Organizations and Resources"With the size and scale of modern infrastructure projects continually increasing, it's no surprise that heavy equipment and the skilled individuals who operate them are as in-demand as ever. Those vehicles and pieces of machinery also need to be routinely maintained and repaired when damage occurs, and the individuals responsible for those tasks are also highly valued within the industry. The types of careers related to heavy equipment operation are incredibly wide-ranging, from the obvious, like construction equipment operator, to the not-so-obvious, like hand laborer. Careers in Heavy Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Repair offers insight into what it's like to work directly with heavy machines, as well as working in adjacent positions that help maintain and repair these crucial pieces of equipment...[This book] provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers in the worlds of construction, infrastructure, and adjacent industries such as mining and oil and gas" -- Salem Press website.
Subjects: Informational works.; Construction equipment; Construction industry; Construction industry; Industrial technicians; Industrial technicians; Mechanics (Persons); Mechanics (Persons); Repairing trades; Repairing trades; Transportation; Transportation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Careers : paths to entrepreneurship
Publishers Note -- Introduction -- Profiles: Advertising/Promotions/Marketing Manager -- Animal Care/Service Worker -- Baker -- Bioengineer/Biomedical Engineer -- Childcare Worker -- Craft/Fine Artist -- Delivery Truck Driver/Driver/Sales Worker -- Electrical/Electronics Engineer -- Farmer/Rancher/Agricultural Manager -- Fashion Designer -- Food Service Manager -- Funeral Home Manager -- Interior Designer -- Lawyer -- Loan Officer -- Machinist/Tool and Die Maker -- Private Detective/Investigator -- Property/Real Estate/Community Association Manager -- Social/Community Service Manager -- Software Developer -- Solar Photovoltaic Installers -- Taxi Driver/Ride-Hailing Driver/Chauffeur -- Telecommunications Equipment Installers/Repairers -- Top Executive -- Web Developer/Digital Designer -- Woodworker -- Appendix A: Holland Code -- Appendix B: General Bibliography -- Appendix C: List of Organizations and Resources -- Index.Designed specifically for those who want to work for themselves, this volume dives deep into the many ways that individuals can translate doing what they love into a business. There are many business sectors that are ripe for entrepreneurship, including real estate, creative arts, manufacturing, personal care services, retail, fashion, finance and so much more. This volume also highlights some critical aspects of entrepreneurship, from writing business plans to managing finances. Take a look at some of the in-demand careers profiled in this volume: Chef/Cook, Childcare Facility Director, Fashion Designer, Franchise Operator, Hair Stylist, Personal Trainer, Software Developer, Stockbroker, Top Executive. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, and Conversations with Real Professionals. - Publisher.
Subjects: Entrepreneurship; Self-employed; Business;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Best jobs for ex-offenders : 101 opportunities to jump-start your new life / by Krannich, Ronald L.,author.(CARDINAL)521267;
1: Find the best jobs for you! -- The cost of sunlight; A failed but hopeful system; Jobs and re-offending; On your own on the outside; Consider new options; Identify the "best" jobs for you; Look for exciting new occupations; Implications of future trends for you; Your hopeful first job out; Late-breaking education news for inmates -- 2: Transitional employment experiences. -- Taking initiative, encountering reality; Employers want proof of performance; Importance of transitional work experiences; Creating your new record; Best employer-centered approaches for ex-offenders -- 3: Job restrictions affecting ex-offenders. -- I've fallen down and; Barriers to employment from within yourself; External barriers to employment; What you need to do; What employers know about your record -- 4: Construction trades and related jobs. -- Promising opportunities, unstable future; Turnover occupations; Recession-proof trades; Useful online resources; Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons; Carpenters; Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers; Construction and building inspectors; Construction equipment operators; Construction laborers; Drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers; Electricians; Elevator installers and repairers; Glaziers; Hazardous materials removal workers; Insulation workers; Painters, construction, and maintenance; Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters; Roofers; Sheet metal workers; Structural iron and steel workers; Ask yourself -- 5: Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations. -- Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians; Automotive body and glass repairers; Automotive service technicians and mechanics; General maintenance and repair workers; Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers; Line installers and repairers; Small engine mechanics -- 6: Science, math, engineering, and technology Jobs. -- Computer support specialists; Cost estimators; Drafters ; Electrical and electronics engineering technicians; Electrical and electronics installers and repairers; Information security analysts; Operations research analysts -- 7: Production occupations. -- Machinists and tool and die makers; Painting and coating workers; Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers; Production occupations in decline -- 8: Transportation and material moving occupations. -- Bus drivers; Cargo and freight agents; Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers; Hand laborers and material movers; Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers; Taxi drivers and chauffeurs; Water transportation occupations -- 9. Travel and hospitality Jobs. -- The Industry and its many players; Air traffic controllers; Chefs and head cooks; Cruise line jobs; Food and beverage servicing and related workers; Food service managers; Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks; Meeting, convention, and event planners -- 10. 52 more jobs for ex-offenders. Employment restrictions revisited; Computer and internet jobs; Health and medical care jobs; Sales and related jobs; Sports, entertainment, and media jobs; Military, government, and nonprofit jobs; Start your own business -- The 101 best jobs: summary index, education, salary -- Re-entry success resources."Examining many jobs in terms of employment outlook, nature of work, working conditions, education and training requirements, expected earnings, and recommended resources, the book serves as a handy directory for exploring job options appropriate for ex-offenders...includes summary charts of today's best jobs and separate chapters on transitional employment experiences, job restrictions on ex-offenders, and internal and external barriers to employment. The message throughout is very clear: ex-offenders are employable. Given useful information, an action plan, and a positive attitude couple with drive, they can become successful...can create a new future filled with freedom, purpose, joy, and prosperity!"--Back cover.
Subjects: Ex-convicts; Ex-convicts; Job hunting;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Callings [large print] : the purpose and passion of work / by Isay, David,author.(CARDINAL)390505; Millett, Maya,author.(CARDINAL)625868;
StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love. Some found their paths at a very young age, others later in life; some overcame great odds or upturned their lives to pursue what matters to them. Together they demonstrate how work can be about much more than just making a living, that chasing dreams and finding inspiration in unexpected places can transform a vocation into a calling. Callings is a tribute to rewarding work and the American pursuit of happiness.
Subjects: Large print books.; Oral histories.; Case studies.; Anecdotes.; Biographies.; Interviews.; Working class; Vocation; Work; Interviews;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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