Underwater Welder Maya visits with The Ocean Corporation in Houston, Texas, a training facility for deep- sea welders. Here trainees complete a thirty- week program that includes one third of the time in the classroom, one third of the time in the water and one third of time of field training. Maya learns that this unique job is one of high pay but requires someone who is not only comfortable in the water, a good scuba diver, but also mechanically inclined. Most welders at the Corporation come with some form of past mechanical or technical experience, or Naval training experience. Maya gets a tour of the center as well as her try at suiting- up and going into the twenty- five foot, training tank. Educational level: Vocational/Technical Training, Naval Training Secondary level recommended classes: math, science, technical and/or mechanical training. Related careers: Welder, Professional Diver, Machinist, Naval careers, Mechanic, Industrial related careers. MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters: 04 Manufacturing and Processing 05 Mechanical Repair and Precision Crafts 07 Building and Construction Buy Now To view Program Guides click here Exterminator Joey spends the day with an Exterminator with the Truly Nolan Pest Control Company. The technician shares the pros and cons of the job as well as how the industry is changing to meet the demands of the public. Chemical products of the past were far more toxic for the homeowner and house pets in terms of odor and less environmentally friendly than those used today. Also, methods of treating a facility for pests are conducted in a less intrusive manner than in the past. Joey gets a chance to see the ins and outs of exterminating a home with the technician and discusses job requirements, opportunities and average income information. Opportunities for owning ones own franchise of a Pest Control business can be seen in this episode. Educational level: High school diploma, Field Training, College for those interested in the field of Entomology or if interested in being a small business owner, a degree in Business is recommended. Secondary level recommended classes: high school graduation requirements, science, math, chemistry, biology, and business related classes. Related careers: Biologist, Entomologist. MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters: 01 Agriculture and Natural Resources 03 Engineering, Science and Technologies 06 Business, Management and Finance Buy Now To view Program Guides click here Lifeguard/Recreation Manager Meaghan heads over to the Wet ‘n Wild Theme Park in Orlando, Florida to see what the responsibilities are of a senior lifeguard. She learns the job entails recruitment, hiring and training of lifeguards, organizing training programs, scheduling, review of lifeguard skills, guest services, and determining salary of employees. Daily activities involve walking the park, inspecting rides, guest relations, and staffing the facility. Discussion also reviews the forty-six hour training course all potential guards must take for certification. Educational level: College for degree in Recreation Management, Lifeguard Certification. Secondary level recommended classes: health, fitness, first aid, communications, business -related classes, and swimming. Related careers: Recreation Management careers, i.e. ticket sales and promotion, security, maintenance, personnel, training, Paramedic, EMT, Swimming instructor. MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters: 06 Business, Management and Finance 11 Legal, Social and Recreation Services To view Program Guides click here Fundraising Opportunities Buy Now