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New Releases - Career Guidance
Catch a glimpse into a variety of careers that work directly with the growth and development of children. The Child Development Careers DVD allows viewers to discover the benefits and challenges of working with children through personal interviews of people working in various child development careers, including:
Storyteller and Children's Librarian
Pediatrician
YWCA Director
Montessori School Administrator
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Speech Pathologist
DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2013 / (Grades 7-Adult) / 21 minutes
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The workforce is constantly changing. Career pathways take many twists and turns during the course of an individual's life. Today, most jobs or careers involve a requirement for initial and ongoing learning and training. This program explores learning pathways, including professional careers through university degrees, vocational options and training and post-graduate and ongoing training. Interviews with professionals offer a range of perspectives on how formalized institutional and on-the-job learning can open up a wide range of vocational and career opportunities for people of all ages.
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DVD / 2013 / 17 minutes
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Psychometric testing is a key stage in the recruitment process for many employers. Understanding what's involved in the testing process can prove invaluable for employee candidates. This interview-led program explains what psychometric testing is and why it's used, the various types of psychometric tests candidates might encounter, how to prepare for tests, and the advantages and disadvantages of psychometric testing. With interviews of professionals working in the industry, we gain an insight of their usefulness from a HR, clinical psychology and careers perspective. This program is an excellent resource for students of psychology, business studies and career counselling.
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DVD / 2013 / 21 minutes
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Gracey talks to a histologist at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and learns about the study of cells and tissues of plants and animals. She then visits an eye doctor and learns about the scope of practice performed by optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians. She meets with a medical examiner at a county morgue to learn about the medical subspecialty of forensic pathology and the role it plays in solving crime.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey visits the musical director at St. James Cathedral and learns about her duties overseeing the music for all the services and choirs, as well as playing the organ. Shawn talks with the executive director of Orlando Venues and learns what goes into coordinating big arena concerts and sporting events. Executive chef at the Orlando Marriott Center manages the kitchen, coordinates catering and contributes to the identity of the hotel by developing an original menu.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Shawn visits an entrepreneur who started her own jewelry beading business from the comfort of her home. Then the owner of Goldsmith Jewelry takes Shawn through the process of jewelry production, from casting to stone setting. At the Reunion Resort, Shawn meets the vice president of Weller Pools and learns what it takes to engineer and install a water park or luxury resort pool.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Shawn learns about traits of a successful salesperson and business-to-business sales from the marketing senior accountant at Enterprise Holdings. Gracey meets a senior vice president of Oracle, a company that designs software and hardware for hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. A promotional consultant and co-founder of a printing and engraving shop talks about the advertising services and promotional products they provide to their customers.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey visited the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute to learn about the careers of a medical chemist and a biochemist, who work on developing and testing medication for, among other diseases, diabetes. She also pays a visit to the vice president of technical affairs and the vice president of engineering at Formulated Solutions to learn about the development of certain materials and products, like lotion, their manufacturing process, testing and packaging.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Ever dream of driving a train? Shawn met the manager, of operating rules at an Amtrak station to learn what it's really like to be a train engineer, coordinate customer training and service and ensure safety on the railroad. He then joins a certified flight instructor with Air Orlando and tests out a flight simulator used to train pilots. Then the executive for the Orlando Magic NBA team has a story to tell about overcoming hardships of life and reaching your goals.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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If something is not quite right with our feet, it could impact the way we walk or cause pain in the lower back, hips and ankles. Shawn visits a certified pedorthist (footwear specialist) and co-owner of Footwear by Design to learn about her practice. If you've broken a bone or suffer from a serious sports injury, an orthopedic surgeon can prescribe medication, physical therapy or perform surgery. Gracey meets the chief of staff at Oasis Hospital and learns what separates this medical specialization from the rest. Athletic trainer at the University of Central Florida shares what qualifications are required for certification. An orthodontist describes what goes into a career of correcting bite problems and restoring people's smiles.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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The director of Harry P. Leu Gardens shares how the study of horticulture can lead to a career in landscaping, conservation and working outdoors every day. Putting together exhibits and enriching programs at a museum takes extensive expertise. Gracey visits theDali Museum and speaks with the curator of education about this process. The director of facilities tells her what goes into maintaining a public building like the museum, managing the staff, keeping utilities functional, exhibit floors clean and grounds secure.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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How does the Red Cross get the word out to the public about the urgent needs of people in disaster areas? Chief public relations officer at the American Red Cross Mid-Florida region answers that question. Shawn meets a lobbyist and managing partner of Southern Strategy Group to learn how lobbyists get laws passed to benefit a particular cause of special interest group. Gracey learns that an interpreter and a translator are two separate careers and meets a woman who combines her multilingual public speaking and writing skills to do both.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey visits a stunt coordinator on a Movie set and learns who thinks up, directs, films and performs the death-defying stunts for action movies. She then speaks with the owner of the Crawford Group and learns about the many aspects of a career as a TV producer. An intern for the sports radio station at University of Florida tells Shawn about the benefits and requirements if interning in the fields of journalism and media.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey meets the cofounder of Rocky's Retreat Canine Health and Fitness Center and learns how alternative therapy methods such as aquatherapy, acupressure and massage can be used to help pets recover from surgery, trauma or illness. A veterinary technician supervisor at Sanlando Springs Animal Hospital tells Shawn of the cases they get, the training to become a vet and the rewards of bringing animals back to health. Gracey meets the head instructor at Freedom Ride and discovers that therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy are beneficial to children and adults with many types of physical, emotional and learning disabilities. Then, an entomologist specializing in bees, wasps and ants, explains the importance of bees for the agricultural industries and the certifications required to become a beekeeper.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Gracey speaks with a school psychologist who helps students overcome obstacles like learning disabilities or family problems to achieve their potential. A virtual teacher describes the perks and benefits of virtual instruction. Coping with serious illness or death in the family can be devastating for a child. A child life specialist at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children shows how she uses play therapy and other techniques to help her patients get through the dark events in their lives.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Shawn learns what goes into transforming an idea for a story or a drawing into a published children's book. He then meets an implementation business analyst and learns that a business analyst investigates business systems and suggests ways of improving their efficiency. With so much new technology and gadgetry on the market, there is a need for clear instructions, technical proposals and user manuals. Gracey meets a technical writer with Sungard Public Sector and learns about her experience in writing these documents.
DVD / 2013 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Do we live to work or work to live? The universal struggle to find a balance between work and life outside work is explored in this engaging, street-style program. People from a diverse range of industries are asked about their work and how they attempt to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. How important is it to be passionate about ones work? How does financial stability affect ones self-esteem? What has the impact of technology, especially the internet, had on the way we work? This insightful, fast-paced resource is an excellent resource for understanding the world of the work and how it shapes our identity.
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DVD / 2013 / 14 minutes
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The Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources DVD features careers concentrating on all aspects of agriculture production and environmental science. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the Cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes ten interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster, including a food scientist, animal scientist, advertising manager, veterinarian and more.
DVD / 1995 / 20 minutes
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The Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources DVD features careers concentrating on all aspects of agriculture production and environmental science. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the Cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes ten interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster, including a food scientist, animal scientist, advertising manager, veterinarian and more.
DVD / 110 minutes
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The Architecture & Construction lesson features careers concentrating on the designing and building of various structures such as houses, office buildings and highways. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Architecture & Construction Cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes 15 interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including an architect, landscape architect, construction laborer, drafter and several more.
DVD / 79 minutes
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The Business, Management & Administration DVD lesson features careers concentrating on the planning, management and execution of all business related functions. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Business, Management & Administration cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes 17 interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including entrepreneurs, salespersons, human resource specialists, administrative assistants and several more.
DVD / 119 minutes
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The Education & Training DVD lesson features careers concentrating on the development and management of learning related services. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Education & Training cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes ten interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including teachers, administrators, counselors and several more.
DVD / 89 minutes
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The Government & Public Administration DVD lesson features careers concentrating on planning and executing governmental activities at the local, state and federal levels. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Government & Public Administration cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes ten interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including a U.S. Congressman, legislative aide, lobbyist and several more.
DVD / 76 minutes
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The Health Science DVD lesson features careers concentrating on providing various services to patients in need of health care. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Health Science cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes 18 interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including a physical therapist, respiratory therapist, medical biller, registered nurse and several more.
DVD / 112 minutes
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The Hospitality & Tourism DVD lesson features careers concentrating on the management of hospitality services. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Hospitality & Tourism cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes seven interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including a VIP concierge, caterer, restaurant manager and several more.
DVD / 116 minutes
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The Human Services DVD lesson features careers concentrating on assisting individuals with various personal needs. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Human Services Cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes 12 interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including social workers, hair stylists, community directors, dieticians and several more.
DVD / 105 minutes
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The Information Technology DVD lesson features careers concentrating on designing, implementing and maintaining technology in the information technology industry. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Information Technology Cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes 16 interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including a database administrator, Web designer, IT analyst, software programmer and several more.
DVD / 92 minutes
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The Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security DVD lesson features careers concentrating on providing protective and legal services to the public. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes 14 interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including a fire chief, judge, private detective, computer forensics technician and several more.
DVD / 117 minutes
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The Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics DVD lesson features careers concentrating on developing and expanding on scientific, engineering and mathematical principles. The DVD provides students with an in-depth look at several careers featured in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics cluster. Students will explore several career descriptions and learn some of the educational requirements and skills needed to be successful in the cluster, as well as the national median salaries for several careers. The lesson includes 13 interviews from real-life professionals in the cluster including a biologist, chemist, civil engineer, physicist and several more.
DVD / 87 minutes
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