Investigating career exploration’s superpower: self-awareness!
When it comes to choosing a career, sometimes the clues are right under your nose. They show up in the things you like to do. In the things you are really good at doing. In the things you want to know more about. This playful series invites students to connect their own interests, abilities, and curiosities to real-world opportunities.
The Career Clues for Kids series introduces self-awareness as career exploration’s superpower. It’s a tool that students can use now as they start exploring careers and throughout a lifetime of career success.
Readers can choose a single title of interest or schools can use the entire Career Clues for Kids series as part of a robust career education curriculum:
- Do You Like Building Things?
- Do You Like Cooking?
- Do you Like Experimenting with STEM?
- Do You Like Keeping Up with Fashion?
- Do You Like Getting Creative?
- Do You Like Playing Sports?
- Do You Like Saving Planet Earth?
- Do You Like Taking Care of Animals
Do You Like Building Things?
Career Clues for Kids Who Like Building introduces middle grade readers to careers they can build a future on. Readers connect with clues related to their own interests, abilities, and curiosity to explore career options that work for them. Featured career options include a full range of educational and skill requirements.
Readers investigate what it’s like to be a:
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Architect
- Automotive Engineer
- Carpenter
- Cartographer
- Civil Engineer
- Industrial Designer
- IronWorker
- Landscaper
- Urban Planner
Do You Like Cooking?
Career Clues for Kids Who Like Cooking introduces middle grade readers to careers sure to delight young foodies everywhere. Readers connect with clues related to their own interests, abilities, and curiosity to cook up some cool career ideas. Featured careers include a full range of educational and skill requirements.
Readers investigate what’s it like to be a:
- Baker
- Caterer
- Chef
- Event Planner
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
- Food Scientist
- Food Truck Owner
- Nutritionist
- Restaurant Manager
- Urban Farmer
Do You Like Experimenting with STEM?
Career Clues for Kids Who Like Experimenting with STEM introduces middle grade readers to careers infused with science, technology, engineering, and math. Readers connect with clues related to their own interests, abilities, and curiosity to explore career options in the opportunity-rich STEM arena. Featured careers include a full range of educational and skill requirements.
Readers investigate what’s like to be a:
- Actuary
- Biochemist
- Data Scientist
- Environmental Engineer
- Forensic Science Technician
- Information Security Analyst
- Mathematician
- Mobile App Developer
- Physicians’ Assistant
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Do You Like Keeping Up with Fashion?
Fashionistas everywhere will find ideas for a stylish career in Career Clues for Kids Who Like Keeping Up with Fashion. Readers connect with clues related to their own interests, abilities, and curiosity to explore career options that work for them. Featured careers include a full range of educational and skill requirements.
Readers investigate what it’s like to be a:
- Boutique Manager
- Costume Designer
- E-Commerce Manager
- Fashion Buyer
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Model
- Fashion Writer
- Merchandiser
- Pattern Maker
- Personal Shopper
Do You Like Getting Creative?
Career Clues for Kids Who Like Getting Creative introduces middle grade readers to careers sure to encourage artsy talents. Readers connect with clues related to their own interests, abilities, and curiosity to explore career options that work for them. Featured careers include a full range of educational and skill requirements.
Readers investigate what it’s like to be a:
- Arts Teacher
- Art Director
- Cosmetologist
- Editor
- Floral Designer
- Interior Designer
- Musician
- Sound Engineer
- Video Game Designer
- Web Designer
Do You Like Playing Sports?
Career Clues for Kids Who Like Playing Sports introduces middle grade readers to careers sure to win with young sports fans everywhere. Readers connect with clues related to their own interests, abilities, and curiosity to explore career options that work for them. . Featured careers include a full range of educational and skill requirements.
Readers investigate what it’s like to be a:
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Athletic Trainer
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Coach
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Facilities Manager
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Personal Trainer
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Pro Athlete
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Recreation Director
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Sportscaster
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Sports Doctor
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Sports Information Director
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Sports Statistician
Do You Like Saving Planet Earth?
Career Clues for Kids Who Like Saving Planet Earth introduces problem-solving middle grade readers to green and sustainable careers. Readers connect with clues related to their own interests, abilities, and curiosity to explore career options that work for them. Featured careers include a full range of educational and skill requirements.
Readers investigate what it’s like to be a:
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Eco Tour Guide
- Ecologist
- Energy Auditor
- Environmental Engineer
- Geologist
- Park Ranger
- Meteorologist
- Water Supply Specialist
- Wind Turbine Technician
Do You Like Taking Care of Animals?
Career Clues for Kids Who Like Taking Care of Animals introduces middle grade readers to furry and feathered creature-friendly careers. Readers connect with clues related to their own interests, abilities, and curiosity to explore career options that work for them. Featured careers include a full range of educational and skill requirements.
Readers investigate what it’s like to be a:
- Animal Therapist
- Animal Trainer
- Conservation Officer
- K-9 Officer
- Kennel Manager
- Marine Biologist
- Pet Groomer
- Pet Sitter
- Vet Tech
- Zookeeper
Career Clues for Kids: The Complete 8-Title Series
Readers can investigate personally relevant careers in these titles:
- Do You Like Building Things?
- Do You Like Cooking?
- Do you Like Experimenting With STEM?
- Do You Like Keeping Up With Fashion?
- Do You Like Getting Creative?
- Do You Like Playing Sports?
- Do You Like Saving Planet Earth?
- Do You Like Taking Care of Animals?
