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Liming, Drew; Hamilton, James – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 2011
As a common form of renewable energy, wind power is generating more than just electricity. It is increasingly generating jobs for workers in many different occupations. Many workers are employed on wind farms: areas where groups of wind turbines produce electricity from wind power. Wind farms are frequently located in the midwestern, western, and…
Descriptors: Industry, Employment Opportunities, Career Exploration, Careers
Liming, Drew – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 2012
The expansion of the Internet has created many new opportunities for people to share their talents. Many people share just for fun--but some do it for fun and money. Online, these artists can reach a global audience. The rapid growth of online media excites many people working in the field. This article describes careers for digital media workers.…
Descriptors: Artists, Internet, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing
Liming, Drew – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 2009
In restaurants, the food's the thing. But the drinks, presentation, service, and ambiance are important, too. And it's up to restaurant workers to provide diners with a square meal that's well rounded. The hard work of the kitchen, bar, and dining-room staff gets food and drink from menu to mouth. Some of the more visible workers may include…
Descriptors: Dining Facilities, Food Service, Service Occupations, Careers
Liming, Drew – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 2009
What kind of career rewards precision and accuracy? One in metrology--the science of measurement. By evaluating and calibrating the technology in people's everyday lives, metrologists keep their world running smoothly. Metrology is used in the design and production of almost everything people encounter daily, from the cell phones in their pockets…
Descriptors: Measurement, Careers, Technology, Standards