Describes what architects do, where they work, the tools they use, and how to get into the profession.

In this video, four young teens try their hands at home building and decorating on real work sites with experienced tradesmen. John, a professional mason, shows Nora how to lay bricks for exterior house walls and decorative yard sculptures. Andre, a contractor, teaches Misha how to construct the framing for a townhouse. Painter and decorator Pat instructs Camille on pasting wallpaper and stenciling interior walls. And Jim, a licensed electrician,...

Tool and die makers design, craft, modify, and repair dies, forms, cutting tools, jigs, and fixtures. This program takes a look at the skills and traits that go into becoming a tool and die maker; commonly used machinery, like drills, pedestal grinders, lathes, and welding equipment; and the impact of technology on the trade as it's performed today. Also, a pair of apprentices-one male, one female-talk about the tool and die making experience.

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts a 29 percent jump in criminal justice-related positions within the next few years! This program introduces nine individuals who help protect others in very different ways: a firefighter, a police officer, an EMT, and a park ranger, careers on the front lines of public safety; a forensic scientist, a paralegal, and a legal secretary, behind-the-scenes careers in the legal profession; and a security specialist and...

Aside from doctors and dentists, there is a wide range of health service occupations, from paramedics on the "front lines" of accidents and illness to therapists assisting a patient's full recovery. This program looks at the required training, qualifications, and licensing for emergency medical technicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, and dental hygienists. The video also points out the differences between a dietetic technician and a dietician...