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Gr. 6-8. Adapted from material published in the Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook (2002-3 edition), this guidebook is for young people who want quick, accessible information on career options. Material is grouped into 11 occupational areas: management, business, and finance; professional; service; sales; office and administrative support; farming, fishing, and forestry; construction; installation, maintenance, and repair; production; transportation; and the armed forces. Each one-page job description includes brief information (some in graph form) about the occupation, working conditions, and educational preparation, as well as a few suggestions to help interested readers find out more. An introduction explains how best to use the guide, and there's an index of job titles. Concise, useful information in an appealing package.
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