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Government Sites
Career Voyages - (Department of Labor) - Do you know what you want to be
when you grow up? What job do you think you would like? At this fantastic website, you’ll learn all
about different jobs, their pay and growth prospects, and how to prepare for them.
Court
Reporter - Court reporters make word-for-word reports of court cases, meetings, speeches,
and other events. Court reporters play a critical role in legal proceedings. They are expected to
create a complete and accurate legal record.
High School Resources - (Foreign Service Institute) - Check out the links on
this site, which includes information on different countries, Foreign Service teens, Digital Diaries, and
World News.
Judge -
Judges are in charge of trials. They make sure that trials are fair. They resolve differences between
lawyers. They read the law to decide what lawyers can and can't do.
Middle School Stuff - (Foreign Service Institute) - This site has links to great
places, like true stories from Foreign Service kids, 'A Day in the Life' of kids from several countries, and
the Shy Kids Guide to Making Friends.
Military Student -
Kids Page - As a military kid you have a lot of special experiences, and sometimes you
have to face hard times like having your Mom or Dad deployed, or moving to another new place. It
can help to learn new ways to handle these experiences and to talk with other military kids that are
your own age. Whether you want to learn more about being a military kid, or if you just want to chat
with some other kids like you - this is the place to be!
Military
Student - Teen's Page - Military teens have lots of unique opportunities, like the chance
to experience new places and cultures. Being a teenager is hard enough without having to handle
things that are somewhat unique to the military teen’s life, like a deployed parent or frequently
moving to a new place.
Police
Officer - Police and detectives enforce laws. They catch criminals. They collect
evidence. At times they testify in court. Others patrol set areas to prevent crime. Some patrol and give
out traffic tickets. Some police direct traffic. Most police wear uniforms. Detectives and special agents
work in regular clothes. Most detectives are part of regular police forces. Special agents work for
Federal and State agencies.
Politician - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Politicians run Federal, State,
and local governments; they are the Nation's chief executives and legislators. They get their jobs by
being elected. They make and pass laws that affect all of us.
Page Revised - 6/30/2008
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