Progressive Careers (PDF)

The Progressive Careers set includes the following volumes:

•Volume 1. Nontraditional Careers: Guide to Nontraditional Occupations for Women and for Men
•Volume 2. STEM Careers: Guide to Occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
•Volume 3. High-Growth Careers: Guide to Occupations with the Best Opportunities
•Volume 4. Green Careers: Guide to Occupations That Benefit the Environment
This comprehensive set helps people of all ages plan or rethink their career paths for meaningful work and in-demand jobs. Progressive Careers focuses on occupations that defy traditional gender roles; that offer exciting work in science, technology, engineering, and math; that are growing at higher-than-average rates; and that make the world greener.

The four volumes provide about 250 current, extensive occupational descriptions; 750 photographs and bar charts; more than a dozen engaging sections in each job article; coverage of social, economic, and technological trends that are boosting these jobs; 1,000+ Web site listings; and the latest, most accurate data and projections through 2018.

Each occupation receives the following detailed explanation, along with graphs and a photo:

•"While at Work" describes the job in detail, including daily work tasks, working conditions, and alternative job titles.
•"Just the Facts" gives at-a-glance and up-to-date data on earnings, growth, openings, and education level required.
•"Job Fit" lists Holland personality code, career cluster, skills required, and work styles.
•"What's Required" includes three subsections: education and training, additional qualifications, and moving up.
•"Subjects to Study" addresses high school courses that are good preparation for the occupation.
•"College Programs to Consider" includes majors and certifications that lead to the job.
•"Employment section is divided into two subheadings: "Job Prospects" and "Income." Graphical representations of each are provided.
•"Consider This" (3-8 per occupation) offers interesting tidbits about the job and related fields.
•"Other Occupations of Interest" lists the related jobs.
•"How to Learn More" includes mailing addresses and websites for additional research.
Special highlights include:

•Nontraditional Careers: "Road Less Traveled" discusses what makes each job nontraditional.
•STEM Careers: "Cutting Edge" explains advances in the field that make each job interesting or attractive.
•High-Growth Careers: "Why It's Hot" describes the trends that cause each occupation to be high-growth.
•Green Careers: "Going Green" details what makes each job good for the environment.