Kids & Careers!
Who would you like to meet? • James: a firefighter engineer • Ian: a provincial police officer • Scott: a county police officer • Sean: a city planner • Dave: a senior software engineer • Kathy: a customs manager • Rosie: an international sales manager • David: a process engineer • Drew: a school department head • John: a director of computer services • Steve: a paramedic • Amy: a physical therapist What do you want to be when you grow up? There are so many jobs out there, and you're bound to find something that's right for you! You might think that work doesn't sound like fun, but that's not necessarily true. The key is to find something that you like doing, and work hard at it. Once you get the right education and some experience, work can be fun and rewarding. Don't wait: start preparing today! You're never too young to start working toward a career. Want to be a creator of video games? Start learning about computers now! Interested in designing cool letters and logos? Get busy drawing and coloring, and learn some computer skills, too! Thinking about being a firefighter or a police officer? Get strong, and be smart. You'll never get the job if you commit a crime or ever use drugs. A lie detector test will tell the truth about everything you've ever done! Find a career! The cool people listed on the left have been interviewed by kidsnewsroom. All of them have offered helpful information about their jobs to help kids like you learn about possible careers. Click on the names to learn more about their jobs. Maybe you'll read about something that sounds fun or challenging to you!