6 CAREER CHOICES STEM STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics If you love making discoveries building things or working with numbers computers or robotics a career in STEM may be perfect for you These careers allow you to use your knowledge to understand the world better and solve problems Fact to Fix Fewer than 30 of STEM jobs are held by women in the United States The world needs more women in STEM because women are affected by different issues and often see problems differently than men do DID YOU KNOW STEM is the fastest growing career field By the time you grow up there will be STEM careers open that don't even exist right now To learn more about STEM CAREERS go to page 8 Here are four categories of careers we will explore COMMUNITY Do you want to make a difference in your community People in these careers work closely with their neighbors and friends From the chef at your favorite restaurant to the firefighters that keep us safe these are jobs that every community needs and values If you want the type of career that is always in demand one of these might be perfect for you DID YOU KNOW Community careers usually require specialized education or training and lots of on the job experience Plus most of these careers require regular ongoing training to ensure people know the newest and safest skills techniques and ways to perform their jobs To learn more about COMMUNITY CAREERS go to page 44
B 7 Let's check out some career possibilities to see if you might like them too CREATIVES Do you love creating art or performing Creative careers include visual artists dancers singers actors and filmmakers people who fill the world with beauty and inspire others through their art There are lots of education options if you are interested but most creative careers only require you to dream big use your imagination and be bold enough to start making art DID YOU KNOW There's no right or wrong way to make art Everyone likes something different and not everyone will understand what you create But that's OK As long as you feel confident in your vision and keep working hard eventually you'll find people who appreciate what you are creating To learn more about CREATIVE CAREERS go to page 68 ATHLETES 59 Do you have a favorite sport that you wish you could spend all your time doing Maybe you can play sports as your career Pro athletes are known for their hard work determination competitive natures and a deep love for their sports They are the very best at what they do That means they spend a lot of time practicing training and working out as well as strategizing and planning Pro athletes also make some of their money when a company pays them to promote and wear their products such as wearing sneakers with the company's logo DID YOU KNOW If you don't want to compete there are other careers related to athletics such as sports medicine doctors reporters and marketing professionals To learn more about ATHLETIC CAREERS go to page 98
DOCTORS 8 STEM DOCTORS help keep you healthy and treat you when you are sick or hurt They have spent years studying because there is a LOT about the human body to learn Many doctors specialize in a specific area of the body and they often must be available twenty-four hours a day to help people in emergency situations
9 DOCTORS SPECIALTIES SURGEONS perform surgeries OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS deliver babies and take care of pregnant people PEDIATRICIANS take care of babies and children DERMATOLOGISTS take care of your skin CARDIOLOGISTS take care of your heart PAGING DR BARBIE Barbie became a doctor for the first time back in 1973 She was dressed in scrubs and a face mask and came with a stethoscope a diploma an X-ray and a lab coat
