Whitewater Rafting Instructor/Guide, Motorcycle Mechanic, Firefighter

Episode 8 VHS


Whitewater Rafting Instructor/Guide
Jeremy and Joey travel to the mountains of No. Carolina to catch up with a river raft guide on the Nantahala River, a class 2-3 river. There they learn what it takes to get into the career of being a river guide. Personal experiences of the guide interviewed are featured. The requirements of the job as well as the education and training needed, employment opportunities and salary information are highlighted.

Educational level: field certified instructor/guide

Secondary school recommended classes: history, geology, foreign language, first aid, and business related classes.

Related careers: Parks and Recreation services, Forestry Dept. services.

MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:

01 Agriculture and Natural Resources

10 Personal and Commercial Services

11 Legal, Social and Recreational Services

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Motorcycle Mechanic
Meaghan visits with a Harley Davidson motorcycle mechanic. She learns what it takes to be a trained mechanic including a year-long program offered by Harley Davidson at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. Pros and cons of the job are discussed including one of the biggest plusses being test driving some really awesome bikes. Employment opportunities, educational training, job requirements and salary is reviewed.

Educational level: vocational technical school-mechanics, field certified

Secondary school recommended classes: math, science, auto mechanics

Related careers: Auto Mechanic, Airplane Mechanic, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Helicopter Mechanic, and Computer Repair, Building Contractor.

MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:

05 Mechanical Repair and Precision Crafts

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Firefighter
Guest host, Jewel, takes a tour of the firehouse with the Fire Captain who shares his own personal experiences on becoming a fireman. The type of personality needed for this demanding job both physically and mentally is discussed. The typical day in the firehouse on a routine shift including the duties of team members is highlighted. Employment opportunities, salary, educational and job requirements are featured.

Educational level: College recommended, Fire Tech Training Program

Secondary school recommended classes: math, science, health, and fitness.

Related careers: Paramedic, EMT, Plane Firefighter, and Arson Detective.

MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:

12 Protective Services

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