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.
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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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