For those who choose careers in coaching or athletics administration, there perhaps is no greater reward than seeing the results of the lessons they have imparted as the kids they coached grow into adults.

The Whitney Biennial can give artists’ careers a boost, but it rarely gives them an entire secondary business. Such was the case, however, for Brainard Carey. A New York artist, one half of the installation duo Praxis, Mr. Carey first showed at the Biennial in 2002. “Artists started coming to me after that show,” he said, “asking how I got such a coveted invitation. They’re hungry for that kind …

Taylor Thompson stood in an almost hypnotic state as she listened to the surgeon explain why he decided to become a doctor.

STAMFORD - Since high school, Duane Cantor always has wanted to be a music teacher. His surname is another word for singer, but he contends that’s only a coincidence.

MANILA, Philippines - International employers blame the country”s poor basic education program for the lack of seafarers qualified for higher positions on maritime vessels.

The Junior Recreation Academy, offered by the Vacaville Community Services Department, has been redesigned for teens entering sixth- through ninth-grades who may be interested in recreation as a career. Each week a different topic will be discussed, such as CPR training, arts and crafts, job skills and child development.

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(ARA) - Do you dream of a career in the culinary arts, but fear you wouldn’t be able to handle the heat in the kitchen? Sweating it out as a chef isn’t the only route to career success in the food world. You could opt to sip wine for a living instead.

Job security may not be the first thing you think of when weighing your next career move, but it is certainly a nice perk – especially in today’s job market.

Growing up, most kids have little opportunity to explore different careers before being swept into college, part-time jobs and internships.