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Government Sites

A Day in the Life of a Special Agent - Special Agents have many different responsibilities, including community outreach, investigation, and continuous training. Learn what one particular day in the life of an Agent in Washington, D.C., may be.

Accountant - Accountants and auditors keep track of a company's money; managers look at the accountants' reports to see how well their companies are doing.

Actor - Actors perform in stage, radio, television, video, or motion pictures. It's hard for most actors to find steady work. Only a few become famous "stars." They also teach in high school or college drama departments, acting conservatories, or public programs.

Actuary - Actuaries deal with risk; they decide how likely things such as death, sickness and disability are to occur, as well as the costs of these things.

Aerial Analysis Challenge - It is the job of some agents at the CIA to analyze photos. See how well you can do to spot details in photos.

Agricultural and Food Scientist - Agricultural and food scientists look for the answers to questions about how farms can use less labor, control pests and weeds, conserve soil and water.

Animal Keeper - Kids.gov Career Spotlight - Meet Juan Rodriguez, Animal Keeper of the Asia Trail at the National Zoo.

Archeology and Anthropology Career Guide - Anthropology is the study of human beings and it helps us to understand how cultures are different or alike and how they have changed. Archeology is the study of past human cultures. Learn more about a careers in anthropology and archeology.

Architect - Architects design houses and buildings. They plan offices and apartments. They design schools, churches, and airport terminals. Their plans involve far more than a building's looks. Buildings must be safe and strong.

Architect - Kids.gov Career Spotlight - Meet Tony Alonso, Regional Chief Architect of the General Services Administration.

Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Archivists, curators, and museum technicians work for museums, governments, zoos, and other institutions that require experts to preserve important records and artifacts. These workers preserve important objects and documents, including works of art, transcripts of meetings, photographs, coins and stamps, and historic objects.

Artist - Artists make art to express what they are feeling or thinking. They use many methods—drawing, painting, sculpting. They use an assortment of materials—different kinds of paints, pencils, and pens, plaster, clay, and even computers.

Artists and Related Workers - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Artists create art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings. They use a variety of methods - painting, sculpting, or illustration - and an assortment of materials, including oils, watercolors, pencils, pen and ink, plaster, clay, and computers.

Astro-Venture Career Fact Sheets and Trading Cards - Find career information featuring different NASA Specialists that include job description; areas of expertise; suggested school subjects/courses; education and training needed; and what you can do right now.

Automotive Mechanic - Automotive service technicians and mechanics fix cars or light trucks that have broken down. They must be able to figure out the source of the problem quickly and correctly. They must know automobiles well.

Aviation and Space Careers - Find out how to become a mechanic or a pilot.

Bird Specialist - Ornithologist - Meet wildlife biologist Sarah Stock, who is an ornithologist (a person who studies birds) specializing in owls.

Book Conservator - Kids.gov Career Spotlight - Meet Yasmeen Khan, Rare Book Conservator at the Library of Congress.

Bookkeeping Clerk - Any organization that uses money has to keep records - records of where money came from and where it went; bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks keep these financial records.

Botanist - Yosemite National Park - Botanist Martin Hutten, who is the manager of Yosemite National Park's invasive plant program, talks about invasive plants.

Career Information - NASA - The most important thing for preparing to find a job at NASA is that you study what you like and work hard to achieve your goals, use this site to find out more about a career in space science.

Career Videos - CareerOneStop - Find videos about occupations in different industries.

Career Zone Pennsylvania - Assess you interests to see which type of careers may be good for you. Then tour job families to see what interests you.

Carpenter - Carpenters build many things from wood and other materials, like buildings and boats. They construct, erect, install, and repair structures and other fixtures. To do this, they cut, fit, and join the various materials together.

Chefs, Head Cooks, and Food Preparation and Serving Supervisors - Chefs, head cooks, and food preparation and serving supervisors oversee the daily food service operation of a restaurant or other food service establishment.

Chemist - Find out about a career in chemistry.

Childcare Worker - Childcare workers teach and care for children while their parents are away. They make sure children are safe. They might also help them play games, do art, and read books. Childcare workers need to be energetic, fun, and patient. They help kids gain new skills and learn how to get along with others.

CIA Museum: The People Behind the Magic - Meet the people that make exhibits come to life and are the staff of the CIA Museum.

Civil Engineer - Civil engineers design things like roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, or water supply and sewage systems.

Coach - Coaches help people learn how to play a sport. They start by teaching them the basics and the proper form and technique.

Computer Hardware Engineer - Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware. Computer hardware engineers are much like electronics engineers, but work only with computers. The rapid advances in computers are a result of their work. To keep up, these workers must stay up to date on what they know.

Computer Software Engineer - Computer software engineers apply computer science, engineering, and math to design, develop, and test software.

Computer Support Specialist - Computer support specialists help people use computers. When something goes wrong, support specialists figure out why and fix it.

Cost Estimator - Cost estimators figure out how much a project or product will cost; this helps business owners and managers decide whether to build a structure or manufacture a product.

Dancer - Dancers express ideas, stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies. Some dance in ballet; others perform modern dance. Dancers work in musical shows, in folk, ethnic, tap, and jazz dances. Many dancers also teach or choreograph dances.

Database Administrator - Computer databases that store information on customers, inventory, and projects are found in nearly every industry. Data must be stored, organized, and managed. Database administrators work with database software to find ways to do this. They identify user needs, set up computer databases, and test systems.

Designer - Designers have a desire to create; they mix knowledge with artistic ability. Designers focus in a specific area of design, such as cars or websites.

Desktop Publisher - Using computers, these workers combine printed materials, numbers, pictures, and charts to prepare publications and booklets.

Diplomat - Careers at the State Department - Do you find the life of a diplomat interesting but don't know where to begin? You may just find what you're looking for.

Disc Jockey - Disc jockeys, sometimes called "deejays," put music on the radio; yhey also talk about the news, sports, and weather.

Discovering Your Interests and Talents - GirlsHealth.gov - Taking the time to think about your interests and abilities is the first step toward discovering what it is you want to do now or even later when you become an adult.

Doctor - Doctors use science to figure out what is making people sick. Doctors examine people, listen to them describe their health problems, and do tests to see what is wrong.

Drafter - Drafters make drawings and plans; some plans show how to make objects like toys, toasters, and machinery or larger things like houses and office buildings.

Earth Science Careers - Learn more about earth science careers.

Earth Science Careers: Not Just Rocks - What can you do when you work for the USGS? This video is an overview of how U.S. Geological Survey scientists work in the science field.

Economist - Economists study topics such as prices, jobs, taxes, interest rates, and the stock market; they prepare surveys to collect data, and then figure out what the data mean.

Electrical Engineer - Electrical engineers design new and better electronics; they also test equipment and solve problems.

Electrician - Without these workers, there would be no lights, no computers, and no TVs plugged into our walls. Electricians bring us electricity. They put in the wires that carry electricity through houses, offices, and factories. They also fix electric machines.

Engineering Technician - Learn what engineering technicians do and how they help engineers and scientists do research and development.

Environmental Scientist - Environmental scientists find and fix pollution and other environmental problems by figuring out what is in the air, water, and soil to make sure that the environment is safe.

Farmer - Farmers grow crops and raise animals; they decide when to plant, fertilize, harvest, and sell crops. Farmers use new technology, and they learn about new farming methods.

Fashion Designer - Fashion designers help create the billions of dresses, suits, shoes, and other clothing and accessories purchased every year by consumers. Designers study fashion trends, sketch designs of clothing and accessories, select colors and fabrics, and oversee the final production of their designs.

FBI Investigates a Spy - Special Agents have been investigating and catching spies for over 60 years! A spy is a person who keeps secret watch on another person or thing to get information.

Federal Prosecutor - Federal prosecutors are attorneys who represent the Federal government in a court of law.

Federal Veterinarians at Work - Over 3000 veterinarians work for the federal government. Federal veterinarians also have important jobs with the NASA, the Food and Drug Administration and the Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Financial Analyst - Financial analysts help people decide how to invest their money.

Fire Archeologist - A fire archeologist provides information on vulnerable plant or animal species, or cultural resources--before, during and after wildland fire incidents and prescribed burns.

Firefighter - Firefighters put out fires, which is not as simple as it may sound. Fighting fires is dangerous and complex, and it takes organization and teamwork.

Future State - U.S. Department of State for Youth - The State Department has embassies in more than 190 countries; find out how you can prepare for an exciting career as a diplomat or foreign service officer.

Getting a Job at the CIA - Working at the CIA can be a very exciting and rewarding career. The CIA is looking for enthusiastic people with unquestioned integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and the desire to be a part of a mission that helps protect and secure our family, friends, and country,

Habitat Adventure: Panda Challenge - Use binoculars, field guides, a camera, and other tools, as well as talk to local people to help you make decisions about a fictional forest reserve in this educational game.

Health Care - Bureau of Labor Statistics - Find out about nursing, primary care, long-term care and more.

How Do Archeologists Work? - Archeologists work by digging into sites and collections. When they excavate, archeologists use tools you might recognize.

Human Capital Management Specialist - Meet Celia. She works for the Congressional Research Service as a recruitment coordinator.

Human Resources Assistant - Human resources assistants keep records of a company's employees. Every day, human resources assistants update information and answer questions about employees. They also may create reports for managers.

Insect Conservation - Entomological Conservation Biologist - Forces of Change - Learn about Terry Erwin's work with insects.

Judge - Judges are in charge of trials; they make sure that trials are fair and they resolve differences between lawyers.

Landscape Architect - Learn more about the work landscape architects do.

Lawyer - Lawyers spend a lot of time doing research. To be a good lawyer, a person must be good at finding facts in books, on computers, and in other places. Lawyers also interview people to get information.

Librarian - Librarians help people find facts. They organize information and help people find books, magazines, videos, websites, and other information.

LifeWorks Career Exploration - Read interviews, career descriptions and college planning information about different careers in Science.

Loan Officer - Loan officers help people apply for loans; this lets people do things like buy a house or a car, or pay for college.

Marine Biologist - Forces of Change - Meet Carole Baldwin. She's an authority on marine biology who specializes in tropical-marine and deep-sea fishes.

Mathematician Quiz - Answer these questions and learn which famous mathematician shares your interests.

Mathematicians - Mathematicians use mathematical theory, computational techniques and the latest computer technology to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics, and business problems.

Meet the Weather and Climate Scientists - This page features some weather and climate scientists from EPA. Read about careers in Air Pollution Prevention and more.

Museum Technicians and Conservators - The people in these career fields prepare objects, such as fossils or skeletal parts, for museum collections and exhibits. They also restore documents or install, arrange, and exhibit materials.

Museum Work: Put Your Skills on Exhibit - Meet Pam Hatchfield, conservator. She goes to work and she’s helping to preserve a little piece of history for generations to come. A museum hires workers in a variety of occupations to help share its treasures with the public.

Musician - Musicians and singers compose, sing, and play music. They perform solo or as part of a group. They perform in sound studios and on stage. They also perform on television and in movies. Some musicians go on concert tours, traveling all over the U.S. and the world.

NGA Kids - Choose from a variety of activities or projects from the National Gallery of Art, enjoy an animated musical adventure, take a tour through the sculpture garden, and more.

Nurse - Nurses, also called registered nurses or RNs, take care of sick and injured people. They give people medicine. They treat wounds. And they give emotional support to patients and their families.

Oceanographer - Forces of Change - Meet David Adamec. He's a physical oceanographer who has pioneered a new way of seeing the ocean.

Paralegal - Paralegals, or legal assistants, help lawyers in their work. They perform some of the same tasks as lawyers. Paralegals investigate cases to make sure that lawyers know all of the important facts.

Peace Corps - Kids.gov Video Spotlight - Meet Patricia Wand, Laura Kutner and Elizabeth Spellman, former Peace Corps Volunteers.

Peace Corps - Teens - Peace Corps Volunteers are exposed to some of the most interesting and exciting things this world has to offer and their experiences are both one-of-a-kind and once-in-a-lifetime.

Pharmacist - Pharmacists are experts in medicine and its side effects. They sometimes help doctors choose which medicines to give patients. Pharmacists also warn doctors if the doctors have asked their patients to take any medicine that might hurt their patients.

Photographer - Photographers know how to choose the right tools to give them the best picture. They use different things such as lights, lenses, and film to create a picture. New digital technology is being used more and more by photographers. A lot of them use computers to finish their work.

Physicist - Physicists study the natural world, from what things are made of (matter) to how things behave; learn more about a career as a physicist.

Pilot - Pilots fly people or cargo from place to place and some pilots test new planes, fight fires, do police work, or rescue people who are hurt or in danger, learn more about a career as a pilot.

Police Officer - What's it like to be a Police Officer?

Politician - Politicians run Federal, State, and local governments; they get their jobs by being elected. They make and pass laws that affect all of us.

Professional Athlete - Very athletic people might want to consider getting a job as a "pro" athlete. But they should know that very few athletes ever make it that far. It's a good idea, then, to have another job in mind as well.

Program Analyst - Environmental Protection Agency - Meet Allison. She works for EPA and creates interactive maps which makes the more understandable.

Psychologist - Psychologists study the human mind. They also try to explain why people act as they do. They do research to test their ideas about people's actions.

Real Estate Agent - Real estate agents help people buy and sell houses.

Recreation and Fitness Worker - Recreation workers plan and teach activities that people of all ages enjoy in their free time. This may include camping, sports, arts and crafts, dance, or drama.

Recreational Therapist - Recreational therapists help people who are sick or hurt to get active again. They use sports, games, arts, crafts, and music to help patients build confidence and get back into life.

Reporter - Reporters gather information and write news stories. These stories appear in newspapers, magazines television and online. To get information, reporters look at documents, observe the scene, and interview people.

Research Chef - Research chefs create new foods for restaurant chains, coffee shops, and food manufacturing companies. They use both culinary training and knowledge of food science.

Restaurant Careers - The hard work of the kitchen, bar, and dining-room staff gets food and drink from menu to mouth. Learn about four careers: cooks, executive chefs, servers, and bartenders.

Scientists @ the Smithsonian - Watch and read about these scientists at the Smithsonian. What kind of scientist would you like to be?

Scientists in Action - Want to map the planets, explore the ocean floor; protect wildlife, or forecast volcanic eruptions? Take a peek at this website and learn about various careers in the natural sciences.

Secretary - Secretaries make appointments, put files in order, write letters and answer the phone. Secretaries make sure that the information that leaves the office is right.

Slide Shows - World Wise Schools - Listen to Peace Corps Volunteers talk about their experience and express their opinions through their own photographs and in their own voices.

Social Worker - Social workers help people overcome problems and make their lives better. They might work with people who are homeless, sick, or having family problems. Or they might help students who are having trouble in school.

Space Agriculture in the Classroom - Learn about the space program and the role of agriculture in our economy and society. Helps students see the connection between agricultural practices on Earth that relate to space-based research, particularly in the plant sciences.

Star Child - Astronauts - Learn what it takes to be an astronaut.

Statistician - Statisticians help to design surveys and experiments; they also collect, analyze, and interpret numerical data.

Surveyor - Surveyors do different types of work - some measure land, air space, and water areas - some describe where a certain area of land is.

Systems Analyst - These workers figure out how to use computers to get things done. They tell businesses and other organizations which computers and software to buy, and they decide how to get those tools to work together.

Teacher - Teachers teach children to read, write, do math, and more; they show students different skills.

Treasurer of the United States - Kids.gov Career Spotlight - Meet Rosie Rios, Treasurer of the U.S. Her signature is actually on dollar bills!

Urban (City) Planner - City (urban) planners figure out the best way to use the land in cities and neighborhoods; they report on the best location for houses, stores, and parks.

USA Freedom Corps for Youth - (White House) - There are opportunities to help all across America and we’ve put together some ideas on this site to help you find the right opportunity.

Veterinarian - Veterinarians perform surgery and give medicine when they take care of sick and injured animals; learn more about a career as a veterinarian.

Videos - Coverdell World Wise Schools - Vivid videos of daily life in Peace Corps countries from Kyrgyzstan and Sri Lanka to the Dominican Republic and Paraguay.

Webmaster - Webmasters make websites; they turn words and art into web sites that people can use.

What Does an Oceanographer Do? - National Ocean Service - Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor, and the chemical and physical properties of the ocean; learn more about careers in this field

What is a Contracting Officer? - Meet Adam. He obtains a variety of products and services on behalf of GSA and all the other federal agencies.

White House Chef - Kids.gov Career Spotlight - Meet Cris Comerford, Executive Chef at the White House.

Women of NASA - There are many math, science, and technology careers for women at NASA, and at this you can read profiles of NASA experts about their work days.

Working for the Great Outdoors - A Day In The Life - Take a closer look at just what it's like "on the job" for people of the Forest Service.

Writer - Writers and editors write! Writers write stories, or they write about things that really happened. They write books, and they write articles for magazines or journals. They write for newspapers, and they write for radio and television.

Zookeeper - Learn more about what zookeepers do to take care of wild animals in zoos and animal parks.

Other Resources

Animal Doc - The interactive site, created by the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, guides children through a variety of topics like understanding dog behavior, fun facts about sheep and Paco's story, in which a little donkey has his leg fixed.

Aquarium Careers - Monterey Bay Aquarium - Even if you love the seas, but get seasick as soon as you leave the shore, you can still find a marine-related career that suits your talents and interests.

Aviation Careers - Young Eagles - Find out about careers in the airline industry, like becoming a pilot and aircraft manufacturing.

Career Games - Games to help you see what it is like to interview and negotiate to get a job.

Careers in Animation - Walt Disney Animation Studios - Learn about the different artistic and technical careers.

Careers in Marine Sciences - New England Aquarium - Find out what it takes to have a career in marine sciences at one of the world’s premier aquariums.

Drive of Your Life - This site allows you to test drive different careers.

EEK! - Career Zone - If you think you might want to have a job that involves helping take care of the environment, check out these careers.

Engineer Girl! - At this cool site you can check out fun facts, learn about women in engineering and what you need to know to become one.

Imagine Engineering - Math, science and technology are as varied as they are exciting; find out more about the different fields in engineering.

Kids Post - Get the scoop on current events and entertainment, homework help, and have fun with games, polls, and more from The Washington Post.

Mapping Your Future - Get ready for High School so you can get ready for College!

Marine Science Careers - Georgia Aquarium - Find out what a Research Biologist, Marine Mammalogist, Ichthyology, Biological Oceanographers and more do on a daily basis.

Oceanographer - Interview with Sylvia Earle - National Geographic Kids - Ever since she was knocked over by a wave as a little girl, oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle has been fascinated by the ocean. See what she has to say about studying the ocean.

Working at the San Diego Zoo - There are so many jobs you can do at the zoo. Learn about working with animals, plants, science, conservation, and much, much more.

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