CAREERS: Scientific Illustrator
Do you like to draw? Do you like science? Can you imagine using your drawing skills to re-create ancient worlds and long-extinct ecosystems? Would you like to help the world visualize history and make science come to life? If so, then the career of scientific illustrator might be for you. A fascinating combination of art […]
CAREERS: Historical Preservationist
Do you enjoy visiting museums and historic places? Do you like to stop at historical road markers when you’re on a trip, or find out more about the historical significance of places you visit? If so, you might be interested in a job in historical preservation someday. This is a broad career field that protects […]
CAREERS: Wildlife Rehabilitator
Have you ever thought about who helps animals that have been injured in the wild? While a veterinarian would be the right person to call for a sick dog or cat, the best course of action for a wild animal that’s been hurt is to find an animal rehabilitator. If you love helping animals, read […]
CAREERS: Care Resource Coordinator
You may have heard of contact tracers. These are health care professionals who help people infected with COVID-19 identify others they have interacted with who may be infected as well. This information can limit the spread of the disease. Have you heard about care resource coordinators? These workers are equally important for keeping communities safe […]
CAREERS: Meet Mashama Bailey
What’s amazing about Mashama Bailey, the chef whose Savannah, Georgia restaurant, The Grey, has taken the restaurant world by storm? Pretty much everything. Here, we take a closer look at her life, her cooking, and what makes her such a uniquely American icon. Early Life Bailey was born in the Bronx in New York, though […]
CAREERS: Retirement
Usually, we at btw use the Careers feature as a way to explore possible future career paths that students might be interested in exploring. With this post, however, we will be delving into what happens at the end of your career: in other words, retirement. While this may seem a million years away to you, […]
CAREERS: Physical Therapist
Do you like helping people? Are you an athlete, or someone who understands the value and importance of exercise and movement in peoples’ lives? Then a career in physical therapy might be for you. Physical therapists help recovering patients or older adults regain strength and mobility by assessing their needs and teaching them exercises and […]
CAREERS: Retail
If you’re like many teenagers, you probably enjoy shopping and hanging out at your favorite stores with your friends. Maybe you have even thought about a career in retail. If so, you’re not alone. In fact, the retail sector–which includes everything from department stores to grocery stores to gas stations–employs almost 16 million workers. Here, […]
CAREERS: Summer Job Edition
Another school year is winding down, and for many students, that means one thing: time to start looking for a summer job. But how do you begin your search, or narrow it down? What factors should you consider when making a decision? Here, btw takes a look at the process and shares some tips to […]
CAREERS: Podcaster
Do you enjoy listening to podcasts? A podcast is a series of digital audio files that a listener can access on the internet and download, typically available as a series. The word “podcast” is actually a hybrid of two words: “iPod” (a brand of media player) and “broadcast.” They are usually free, and unlike radio […]