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Profiles ten women who work with animals, in such jobs as horse farm owner, veterinarian, and exotic animal trainer, and explains their duties and how they prepared for and got their positions.

Outlines the educational requirements, duties, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions of emergency medical technicians.

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.

Utilities has always played a key economic role in Colorado, with vast resources in both fossil (oil, natural gas and coal) and renewable resources (wind, solar and biomass). Today our energy economy is diversifying. Labs, universities and private companies are actively researching, developing and delivering energy through every natural resource we have. There are many energy jobs for today and tomorrow in Colorado!

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.

Transportation is an industry providing transportation of passengers and cargo, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation.

Agriculture is an industry that impacts people on a daily basis-providing sources of food, energy, and fiber for clothing. This industry offers a wide array of exciting and challenging career choices that are not limited to traditional farming and ranching in rural settings.

This document is intended to promote the exchange and utilization of existing information between school practitioners and the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) staff. DVR helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain and/or regain suitable employment.

Finance occupations come in a variety of forms and incorporate many different skills. Jobs in finance combine interests in mathematics and science with social communication and human interaction. If you have a knack for math and science and enjoy working with people, a job in finance may be the correct path for you.