The moment that high school or college students turn the tassel on their graduation caps, they will begin a journey that lasts a lifetime. In the empowering guide The Journey Continues, an educational consultant shares the twelve key principles that will help young adults make the most of their journey to success and fulfillment.

Joan Garrett relies on her years of experience as a teacher as she offers words of wisdom and lessons that will help lead young adults down the path to living a life filled with purpose and passion. Garrett explores the importance of: Setting SMART goals, identifying personal values, and taking action Choosing a positive attitude Knowing what it means to lead self and others Making personal growth a priority Being of service to others Hanging tough with perseverance Expressing appreciation through gratitude Capturing a true picture of success A life journey doesn't primarily focus on ending up in a certain geographical location or achieving any particular measure of success- its emphasis rests on all that happens between birth and death. The Journey Continues offers timeless information and motivation that will help young adults successfully navigate through life.

FROM FOREWORD CLARION REVIEW Four Stars (out of Five) Since there seems to be no end to the various things teenagers simply must have, from makeup and clothing to expensive electronics, learning to earn one's own money is an essential life skill. Bev and Rachel Wood, a mother-daughter writing team, have taken on the task of teaching this lesson in their extremely helpful and well-written handbook, I CAN EARN IT Structured simply and effectively, I CAN EARN IT consists of twelve chapters that offer ideas and encouragement for enterprising teens and preteens. The tone of I CAN EARN IT is easy and friendly, and topics are approached in such a way that young readers won't feel overwhelmed or inundated with detail. Work ethics and responsibility are stressed in a manner that informs and encourages without lecturing, and the information and ideas given are concise and relevant. I CAN EARN IT is a fun, informative, and valuable resource for enterprising teens and t'weens. Product Description Mom and Daughter team, Bev and Rachel Wood partnered to create the book, I CAN EARN IT The Make Money How-to For Teens and T'weens. Filled with solid business ideas from Mom and the real dish from Rachel, the book is a great tool for teens and pre-teens alike As teens and pre-teens use the ideas in I CAN EARN IT they will find many rewards: extra cash, skills to build a resume, greater self confidence and the chance to make a difference. I CAN EARN IT helps teens and pre-teens assess what strengths and experience they possess that could be used to make extra dollars. Business basics are discussed in an easy to understand way including the concepts of profit and expense as well as the construction of a mini business plan. Family discussions are encouraged to be sure kids make good safe choices for their money making ideas.

A new childrens book series is born in Thomas Goes to the Sea. Readers of all ages will be enchanted as Thomas the Tortoise receives a call that he cannot ignore. Something within is telling Thomas to leave his safe home tucked away in the nature reserve and venture out to follow the faint sound of something crashing in the distance. As Thomas is compelled to follow the sound, he begins a long journey and along the way discovers his true purpose in life. Find out what happens to this brave little tortoise in Thomas Goes to the Sea

There is an urgent need for more counselors in schools. Counselors are spread very thin. It is not unusual for a counselor to have a caseload of two hundred students or more. Consequently the level of service each student may receive is on average minimal. In addition some parents are looking for tools to help them nurture their children.

The goals of this book are: to give the reader some insight into how to know themselves better; understand the three phases of responsibility growth - childhood, teenager, and adult; tie these three phases of responsibility growth to foundation skills, and workplace competencies - life skills; talk about the difference between a "Job" and a "Career;" and finally, provide a tool that allows an individual a way to systematically think about planning for their future.

This book is organized to show each reader how their responsibility grows over time, and how Foundation Skills and Workplace Competencies are integrated into this responsibility growth. It gives every reader a blueprint of how these things fit together and why these things are important to each and every one of us in achieving a high quality of life.

It should not come as a surprise, but to many young people it does: What you do during high school and college can have a significant impact on career opportunities. Some students think that as long as they get good grades, everything will turn out just fine. But many talented people have failed to get the federal job they want because of an unlawful act they committed during a moment of indiscretion. In this groundbreaking guidebook, Lorraine Koster, a licensed private investigator with more than 20 years of experience, shares her insights into why and how federal government pre-employment background investigations are conducted and how to master the application process. Learn what information is available to investigators, how to find career opportunities, the best ways to navigate the application process and much more. Acting responsibly at an early age is important for anyone wanting to succeed later in life. Take the first step into landing that dream job in Students Beware: Life Does Not Begin at 21.

The first group of titles in an ongoing series introduces students to six amazing adventure careers. Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combines easy-to-follow text with engagin on-the-job photos to spark students' interest in reading and career exploration. Each book is filled with descriptive information about the career, along with the skills and requirements needed to pursue a job in the profiled field.

Advance praise for "Teen Guide Job Search: Ten Easy Steps to Your Future " "The basic tools presented in your book have far-reaching uses." -Pamela Simon, human resources generalist "The book should benefit students tremendously." -Anne Duffy, career education, Alhambra School District What is one important lesson not being taught in schools today? How to get a job In the easy-to-read guide "Teen Guide Job Search: Ten Easy Steps to Your Future," authors Donald L. Wilkes and Viola Hamilton-Wilkes share everything you need to know about finding a job and offer helpful advice about what to expect once you start working. "Teen Guide Job Search" outlines ten steps to prepare teens for a successful job search and subsequent employment, including the following: Learning your likes and dislikes Putting together a r?sum? Considering employment sources Dressing for success Preparing for interviews Understanding on-the-job dos and don'ts Also provided are definitions for difficult words used in interviews and on employment applications. "Teen Guide Job Search" prepares students for successful, fearless job hunting and provides tips for professional behavior.

This book presents more than 100 surefire cover letters for every career path and job market. You have a solid resume, sterling references, and a gung-ho attitude. But in today's hurry-up, hyper-competitive business climate, anything less than a dynamite cover letter buys your resume a one-way ticket to the "circular file." Don't panic: this book shows you how to craft slam-dunk letters guaranteed to get interviewers to sit up and take notice. Whether you're writing your first cover letter or dusting off an old one, "Slam Dunk Cover Letters" arms you with everything you need to ensure that your resume gets read. Mark Rowh demystifies the process by answering all your questions about cover letters specifically, and job hunting in general. He debunks common cover letter myths. And, with the help of dozens of annotated examples of winning and losing cover letters he helps you hone your ability to critically assess your own writing.Thoroughly revised and updated for the Internet Age, this second edition of the best selling guide arms you with: 100 samples of sure-fire cover letters covering an array of career paths; worksheets for gathering and organizing vital information; expert guidance on structure, style, and grammar; numerous letter formats; tips on how to customize your letters; valuable self-marketing tips guaranteed to give you an unbeatable edge; and up-to-the-minute information on how to make cover letters Internet-friendly, job-hunt sites, Internet etiquette, and more.

This unique, twelve-book series provides some of the most cutting-edge information about technology and Internet careers available today. Designed in a readable and dynamic format, this series is a must-read for high-low audiences interested in learning about the future world of e-commerce and the Internet. Clever, up-to-date language helps young people familiarize themselves with Internet-related terms, while colorful photographs illustrate the people and places that have helped create the new Information Highway. Engaging, modern, and thoroughly useful, The Library of E-Commerce and Internet Careers will inspire anyone searching for a technology or business career.

Few people know what a Web host is, yet most of us take advantage of them every day. This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at how e-commerce Web sites are conceived, developed, and maintained, and introduces readers to the many careers that are available in these two fields.

The "I Want to Be..." series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us.

These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations.

Welcome to the nursing field! If you are interested in a career as a nurse, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Nursing Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. * RNs * LPNs * Nurse Practitioners * Nursing Assistants * Orderlies

Biomedical engineering is the fastest growing engineering field. From designing life-saving medical devices to high-performance athletic gear, these engineers improve people's lives every day. This book explores the creative ways biomedical engineers help diagnose, treat, and prevent problems found in human body systems. Real-life examples make learning about the engineering design process interesting for readers. Practical, hands-on activities help readers to understand scientific and engineering principles.