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A Sampling of Career Books Available at EPHS Library

Info Tech Careers by Stuart A. Kallen
ISBN: 9781682824351
Publication Date: 2018-08-15
Employment in the information technology field is expected to grow 25 percent in the next decade-four times faster than average. Anyone with a talent for tech can write their own ticket in a field where there is a chronic shortage of skilled workers and unemployment is near zero. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at IT jobs ranging from web developer to data administrator to information security analyst.
Engineering Careers by Christine Wilcox
ISBN: 9781682824313
Publication Date: 2018-08-15
Engineering is a vast field, with dozens of specialties and countless career options. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at engineering jobs ranging from environmental engineer to IT engineer to biomedical engineer.
Cybersecurity Careers by Kathryn Hulick
ISBN: 9781682824290
Publication Date: 2018-08-15
Today, people and businesses keep almost all their important data online, and it is the job of cybersecurity experts to make sure that information never falls into the wrong hands. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at jobs ranging from cybersecurity engineers to incident handlers to white hat hackers.
Health Care Careers by Christine Wilcox
ISBN: 9781682824337
Publication Date: 2018-08-15
Health care is the fastest growing industry in America-and shows no sign of stopping. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at health care jobs ranging from family practitioners to pharmacists to paramedics.
ISBN: 9781682824276
Biotech Careers by Tom Streissguth
ISBN: 9781682824276
Publication Date: 2018-08-15
Opportunities abound in the rapidly growing field of biotechnology, where leading-edge science contributes to new and developing methods of medical therapies and patient care. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at biotech jobs ranging from pharmaceutical engineer to food scientist to genetic counselor.
Coding Careers in the Military by Kate Shoup
ISBN: 9781502645876
Publication Date: 2019-07-15
The military relies on computer systems for all sorts of tasks, including communication, data analysis, geospatial analysis, decision-making, weapons control, simulation, testing, and administration. Many of these systems are coded by enlisted members of the military or by outside contractors hired by the military. This cool volume introduces readers to the types of coding jobs available in the military today and in the future, and explores the types of technologies that military coders employ. Using vivid photographs, primary examples, and professional advice, it provides an outlet for budding coders in the military field and ensures they are prepared to tackle the future of the coding industry.
Coding Careers in Internet Security by Kate Shoup
ISBN: 9781502645814
Publication Date: 2019-07-15
In recent years, computer programming, or coding, has become a core competency for all kinds of skilled workers, opening the door to a variety of jobs. Among these are jobs in internet security, which is a field that has grown in importance as more people work, shop, and play online. This essential guide introduces readers to the types of jobs available in this field both now and in the future, and the industries these jobs serve. It also discusses common security threats, new technologies to address them, and critical resources for getting involved.
Coding Careers in Transportation by Jeri Freedman
ISBN: 9781502645906
Publication Date: 2019-07-15
Transportation is changing in exciting ways, and computerization is playing a major role in this transition. Automated systems such as computer-controlled cameras and traffic signals, new software for the design of transportation systems and highways, remote monitoring of commercial vehicles such as trucks, and automation of vehicles are all changing the way that people and goods move. The most exciting trend is the development of autonomous cars, planes, trains, and trucks. This book uses sidebars, photographs, and professional examples to describe the transportation technologies that require coders and the opportunities that exist, now and in the future, for coders in the field. It explains courses students can take in high school and college or technical school to become successful coders in the future. It also provides advice on how to find a job as a coder in the transportation field.
Coding Careers in Entertainment and Games by Cathleen Small
ISBN: 9781502645753
Publication Date: 2019-07-15
Since the advent of computers, coding has played an important role in technology. In the twenty-first century, coders are needed now more than ever to ensure technologies continue to flourish and entertain. There are now many exciting career opportunities for coders in the entertainment and gaming industry. Many of today's most popular movies and television shows are increasingly dependent on computer-generated special effects. Meanwhile, video games have become masterpieces of art and animation, and are integral parts of entertainment franchises, extending a franchise's sales through games based on movies, and vice versa. This book uses full-color photographs, engaging sidebars, and personal accounts to discuss coding in the entertainment and gaming industries now and in the future. It provides sound advice on how aspiring student coders can turn their passion into a lucrative career.
Coding Careers in the Energy Industry by Jeri Freedman
ISBN: 9781502645784
Publication Date: 2019-07-15
The availability of energy affects every aspect of our lives, from driving to electricity and computer function. Coding is crucial to energy creation and distribution. It plays a vital role in locating new sources of traditional fossil fuels, building alternative energy systems, evaluating the impact of new energy systems on the environment, and creating smart grids to distribute energy efficiently. This book explains the opportunities for coders in the energy industry today and in the future, and provides insight into what it is like to work on software development in the energy field. It provides students with guidance on courses to take in high school and beyond, and offers advice on how to obtain a job as a coder in the energy industry.