The U.S. prison system is constantly changing. Local jails admit and process about 13 million people a year, with 800,000 people incarcerated at any given time, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. State and Federal prisons watch over another 1.6 million people at any given time.
Correctional officers — sometimes called jailers or detention   [Read More …]

Do you want to be in better physical shape? Are you looking for help developing a workout routine, learning the best exercises and motivating yourself to do them? You may want to look for a fitness trainer in your area.
Fitness trainers - including aerobics instructors, yoga instructors, fitness coordinators and personal trainers - help people   [Read More …]

Funeral Attendants — also sometimes called Assistant Funeral Directors, Funeral Home Assistants, or Family Services Assistants — perform many important duties in one of the most solemn work places. They help Funeral Directors perform ceremonies and see to the needs of grieving families. It’s a serious job, but one that can be rewarding — and   [Read More …]

Managing and tracking the flow of money is one of the most important jobs in our society today. Businesses, non-profit organizations, governments and individuals all depend on accountants to help prepare taxes and record income and expenses. And if you’re a detail-oriented person who loves math and working with people, you should be able   [Read More …]

A number of jobs fall under the category of “animal care and service workers,” including groomers, animal trainers, zookeepers, kennel attendants, stable grooms and pet sitters. They work in kennels, pet shops, animal shelters, zoos, aquariums, stables and more. It’s a diverse field with diverse responsibilities and work styles, but one thing is consistent -   [Read More …]

Do you love working with children, and do children love working with you? Do you have a passion for teaching but no formal training? Would you like to work in a fulfilling — if also sometimes challenging — field? Then becoming a childcare worker may be the right choice for you.

Median Wages

$9.12 hourly
$18,970 annually

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Surveying is an old and noble profession. In fact, both Abraham Lincoln and George Washington worked as surveyors before they became two of America’s greatest presidents. Would you like to break into the field?
You can start by becoming a surveying technician, a member of a surveying team working to determine boundaries and measurements on the   [Read More …]