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.

Who better for students to learn from about early childhood professions than people already working in the field? Over the course of this video, a variety of high-energy, engaging professionals who work with children talk about some of the choices available to students today. Interviews include a kindergarten teacher, a Head Start associate director of operations, a public health nurse, an in-home childcare provider, an elementary school principal,...

This video will introduce students to ten professionals who express their love of working in the field of nutrition. Careers covered include a sports dietitian, a nutrition consultant, a public relations specialist for nutrition businesses, an eating disorders specialist, a food stylist, and more. Engaging interviews that are sure to excite! Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.

Brandi Hagen is the owner of Eminent Interior Design. What does she like best-and least-about her profession? What aspect of her work initially took her by surprise? And what message would she like to send to the HGTV cable network? In this program, Ms. Hagen tells all as she introduces viewers to the competitive field of interior design. Topics include types of interior design, requisite education and training, financial compensation, and typical...

This program explores the diversity of opportunities available in the nonprofit sector, a part of the job market that includes advocacy groups, community organizations, and nongovernmental associations. Viewers meet three people who linked their passions to their careers: Damon landed an on-air position at a radio station, Gillian works with a sea-going eco-warrior group, and Erica has a managerial role providing mental health services. The video...

Going behind the scenes to discover how the fashion industry works, this video features commentary from industry insiders as it guides young people through the skills and education that a career in fashion requires. Among the high-skilled positions profiled are fashion designer, textile designer, technical designer, technical illustrator, buyer, entrepreneur, marketer, and teacher. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards...

This program discusses the many ways a person can find job openings through a wide variety of job search methods-online job boards, want ads, state and private employment services, networking, informational interviews, the Yellow Pages, and more. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each method, but emphasizes using all available methods to obtain the widest choice of job offers in the least amount of time. A terrific overview of the best...

For decades, women have enjoyed professional success and personal satisfaction at every level of the home building industry, including light commercial construction and maintenance. Drawing on interviews with both women and men, this video presents some of the many opportunities for women in the building-related trades. In two segments, the program explores how they got their starts, what they like about their work, and what motivates them, as well...

This film traces the Maryknoll history from its 1911 foundation as the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America to current activities throughout the world. Since the first mission to China in 1918, the religious organization has sent priests, brothers, sisters, and lay people abroad for evangelism, community service, and humanitarian work. Civil war, revolution, and social unrest have proven challenging for missioners in the field. Some have paid...

Graphic Designer is a twenty-minute video which is part of the series, Career Connections.The Career Connections video series gives viewers the opportunity to investigate various occupations without leaving the classroom. Each information-packed program contains interviews with workers and on-the-job footage to provide a comprehensive overview of these fast-paced, rewarding careers. Educational requirements, skills needed, safety considerations, advancement...