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Helping People

Medicine

Science

I work in pediatric medicine where I treat a child's physical, emotional, and developmental health.

Ashley Sandoval

Pediatrician,

Kaiser Permanente

I help people return to the activities they love through movement education and training.

John Huang

Doctor of Physical Therapy,

Movement Specialists Physical Therapy

I'm a nurse clinician and charge nurse at a level one trauma hospital

Moustafa Al-Makdah

Registered Nurse,

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital

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Careers

There's no "average" career. Through a mix of stories and stats, you'll get a full picture of what a career can be.

Application Software Developer

Median Salary

$101,790

National Projected Job Growth (2016-2026)

+30.7% (much faster than the average)

Most Common Level of Education

Bachelor’s Degree

I develop the YouTube Go app for Emerging Markets using the Android platform.

Angelica Inguanzo

Frontend Engineer,

YouTube

I create software that artists use to create animated characters with emotion, mood, and a story.

Neil Okamoto

Director of Research and Development,

Dreamworks

I am a veteran, Google Developer Expert, and founder of a nonprofit teaching veterans how to code.

Jerome Hardaway

Founder,

Vets Who Code

Set and Exhibit Designers

National Median Salary (2017)

$53,090

National Projected Job Growth (2016-2026)

+10.3% (faster than the average)

Most Common Level of Education

Bachelor’s Degree

I have made a career out of translating complex scientific concepts for the public in entertaining and engaging ways.

Olivia Castellini

jSr. Exhibit Developer,

Museum of Science and Industry

I make beautiful home, garden, and food arrangements to be photographed for lifestyle magazine stories and blogs.

Heather Cameron

Stylist/Story Producer

I design and build giant LEGO models.

Rob McCarthy

LEGO Master Model Builder

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

National Median Salary (2017)

$38,440

National Projected Job Growth (2016-2026)

+16.2% (much faster than the average)

Most Common Level of Education

Master's or Professional Degree

I own and operate a scuba diving shop in Miami.

Bill Lamp'l

Founder,

Grove Scuba

I'm a Navy Vet, dirt biker, gun enthusiast, and model, working to empower young athletes, men, women and children alike.

Jacqueline Carrizosa

Instructor,

Firearms for Life

I teach Shaolin martial arts and Chan Buddhist philosophies to help my students.

Shi Yan Ming

Shaolin Warrior,

USA Shaolin Temple

Majors

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Biology / Biological Sciences, General

I'm a physician dedicated to bringing better public health access to underserved communities in my hometown.

Raul Ruiz

Emergency Physician,

Eisenhower Medical Center

I run a consulting firm centered on public health research, tech PR & marketing, and diaspora engagement.

Leader Vienna Mbagaya

Founder,

Invisible Neighbors

I lead a team that is building a machine which will separate cells for therapeutic use.

Lydia Villa-Komaroff

Molecular Biologist & Chief Scientific Officer,

Cytonome

Activities

Try career paths on for size with recommended (and fun!) activities that will help you build your skills.

Go on a ride-along with a paramedic.

Contact your local Emergency Medical Services agency and ask if it's possible to participate in a citizen ride-along. Come prepared with questions for the paramedics about their road

Start a film project with your friends

Remake part of a show or movie you like or come up with something new of your own. You can film on your phone or digital camera. Get practical experience in what it takes to produce and direct a film.

Attend a hackathon

Search for hackathon events in your area to attend. Network, practice your skills, learn new ones. Explore new technologies, interview attendees about their career paths and solve problems.