Fourteen unusual careers are highlighted, with inspiring and intriguing facts behind the people and their vocations.

"The US military mission is to protect the United States and its allies from attacks by adversaries and enemies around the world. Today, wide ranging attacks include cyberattacks on computer systems, increasing nuclear expansion by adversaries, and terrorist attacks on civilian people. To address these threats, the military has developed programs that specifically are devoted to intelligence, which is the collecting and analyzing of information about...

"The military's ultimate mission is to protect and defend the US, and, to do so, it needs to use the most advanced technology when dealing with potential threats from other nations. Gaining that position of strength requires the development, utilization, and maintenance of the needed technologies which results in a multitude of STEM careers in all military forces"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes the work of John Ahooei, an auto mechanic, and discusses the training and specialization jobs of mechanics.

Tourism is a key component of Colorado's economy. Tourism workers interact with people from all over the world who come to Colorado for meetings, conferences and vacations. These service-oriented occupations provide visitors with amenities such as lodging, food, entertainment and transportation.

Retail trade is one of the largest industries in Colorado. Jobs in this industry often provide flexible work hours, the opportunity to assist customers with their purchasing decisions, and a chance to educate consumers on the benefits of various products.

Aerospace jobs launch rockets, send missions to the moon and search for alien life in space - and this is just in the next few years! Besides space, our region's aerospace industry focuses on earth science activities that support climate monitoring and extreme weather forecasting, helping our planet and people.

Information technology provides cutting-edge jobs for those looking for a high-tech career in an exciting field. A job in IT, and the skills and education related to IT, creates opportunities and opens doors to many industries and occupations.

"In all branches of the military, certain services are required to keep operations running. Service careers are those careers in which one does make a product, but instead provides a needed service to others. Without such services and those who provide them, the military could not operate"--