Welcome to Career Day!

Interactive Career Sites
My Next Move
Describe your dream career in a few words and dive into a wide variety of information regarding that career path. Answer questions about the type of work you might enjoy. We’ll suggest careers that match your interests and training.
Jump$tart’s Reality Check – Financial Smarts for Students
Fill in the choices on the next page to see if you can afford your dream life. You might be surprised at how much that life will cost. The results will indicate a ballpark relationship between your expenses and the income you will need to support your dream lifestyle.
Career One Stop – Career Exploration
Learn details about any occupation including what you might do on the job, how much you might earn, and how much education or training you might need.
Career Spotlight Videos
Physician Assistant
Andrew Wegener from Mercy Orthopedics talks about the role of being a Physician Assistant and what he wished he knew going into this field.
Heart Surgeon
Get a glimpse into the life of heart surgeon, Paul Massimiano, MD, as he takes us through a day of minimally invasive heart surgery.
Emergency Medicine
From training and caring for patients to celebrating a special bond with a diverse team, find out what life is like as a resident with the Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine.
Architectural Designer
Architects plan and design houses, office buildings, factories, and other structures.
Audio Engineer
Audio engineers specialize in the use of machinery and equipment for the use of recording, mixing, and manipulating sound.
Dietitian
Kim G. is a dietitian who provides individuals with delicious recipes and healthy choices to help them sustain a happy, healthy life.
Film Composer
Composers create original music such as symphonies, operas, sonatas, radio and television jingles, film scores, and popular songs. They transcribe ideas into musical notation, using harmony, rhythm, melody, and tonal structure. Some use computer software to compose and edit their music.
Graphic Designer
Maurice Woods is a graphic designer and founder of the Inneract Project, which provides free design classes for inner-city youth. As part of ConnectED’s “Day at Work” series, Maurice talks about his transition from basketball to graphic design.
Ichthyologist (Fish Biologist)
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers work with other engineers and professionals to solve problems through designing, developing, building and testing mechanical and thermal devices, including tools, engines, and machines, with extensive use of computer simulations.
Nonprofit Professional
Dolores M. is a nonprofit professional at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in Oakland, California. In this Day at Work, we highlight her passionate devotion to improving quality of life through education, support, and practical assistance.
Personal Trainer
Software Engineer
Software engineers design, develop and maintain software, write and edit code, and create computer programs.
Superior Court Judge
Hon. Leslie Landau is a superior court judge in Contra Costa County. As part of ConnectED’s “Day at Work” series, Leslie shares her passion and dedication to advancing women within law professions.
News Analyst
Zoo Keepers
Zoo Keepers are animal professionals who are responsible for maintaining the health of their charges as well as ensuring proper maintenance of their habitat.
Plumber
Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in commercial and residential structures. Collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and other construction professionals. Follow building plans and blueprints.
Financial Advisor
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Maintenance mechanics keep the machinery at a business operating effectively. They assemble, inspect, install and test new pieces of equipment to ensure proficiency. Mechanics are expected to perform emergency repairs, which necessitates the ability to troubleshoot promptly.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental scientists and specialists typically do the following: … Analyze samples, surveys, and other information to identify and assess threats to the environment. Develop plans to prevent, control, or fix environmental problems, such as land or water pollution.
Dentistry