Career World, a Weekly Reader publication articles from October 2001

Career World, a Weekly Reader publication archives from October 2001

SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.(design scholarships)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... A SCHOLARSHIP Designed for YOU Applying to college or technical school can be an intimidating process, and paying the bill can be even scarier. But help is available. Using your talent and determination to get a scholarship can make it a...

Be a Real Survivor.(study skills and stress management for high school students)
October 1, 2001... Take the challenge, and you'll reap the rewards. Here's how. "Reality TV" may be entertaining, but actually how real is it? If you are like the majority of teens, your life is so hectic that you may wish you were stranded on a desert...

HOT JOBS IN DESIGN.
October 1, 2001... From scissors to cell phones, design is part of your life. Find out how to make it part of your future too. "Any artist will tell you that it's their dream to be paid for being creative," says David "Scruff" Belson. "That's why I love my...

IS EARLY DECISION RIGHT FOR YOU?(college applications)
October 1, 2001... Early application plans are in." But does the early-decision bird really get the worm? For Kelly Keegan, it was love at first sight. "I visited lots of schools in Pennsylvania, but the minute I walked on the campus at Gettysburg College, I...

That's Entertainment Behind the Scenes.(jobs in movie and TV industry)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Camera shy? No problem. Take a look at all the jobs behind the camera. Just watch the credits at the end of a motion picture, and you'll get an idea of the number and variety of positions for people who want to work their magic behind the...

A Celebration of Excellence - The 7th Annual of Heinz Awards.
October 1, 2001... The Heinz Family Foundation is proud to present A Celebration of Excellence: The 7th Annual Heinz Awards. The Heinz Awards honor individuals who have made a difference in the world by following their dreams and passions. We will introduce you...

How to Get Vital Job Information.(job shadowing and other techniques)
October 1, 2001... Confucius says, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Here's how to make sure you're making the right choice! Choices, choices, choices--they can seem endless. Which book should you pick for the book...

An Interview with Andrew Marks Law Student.(Brief Article)(Interview)
October 1, 2001... This month Rebecca Green, 15, a freshman at Libertyville High School in Libertyville, Illinois, talks to Andrew Marks, a third-year law student at Vermont Law School. How long have you desired to be a lawyer? Probably on and off since...

Nursing -- Beyond ER.
October 1, 2001... The demand for nurses will grow as our population ages. An estimated 400,000 to 1 million new nurses will be needed by 2020. Will you be one of them? Television often portrays nurses as sexy, smart, and perfect. The real life of a nurse...

HOW TO BE A TEAM PLAYER.
October 1, 2001... You know being a team player is important. Find out what it takes to be one. It's one of the most exciting moments in sports: Michael Jordan takes a pass from a teammate, leaps through the air, and slams the ball through the basket with a...