"As one of the nation’s top employers, Government and Public Administration has boundless career opportunities for people with all skill sets. You can be a city manager, global imaging specialist, security specialist, computer programmer, court clerk, linguist, social worker, and, of course, that little job called President. The list just goes on and on. If you’re comfortable with organization and discipline, and you have good communication skills, watch the videos below to meet people who work in this cluster.
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D.V. goes on board a Navy ship that is actually a floating school to see how students (cadets) are trained in many different subjects.
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The Eye Wonder team finds out about the daily life of a firefighter. D.V. speaks with real firefighters about the training and education needed to safely fight fires.
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Marian Wright Edelman is founder and President of the Children's Defense Fund, the nation’s strongest advocacy group for children and families. Born in 1939 in Bennettsville, South Carolina, she...
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A park interpreter (park ranger) outlines her job and discusses some of the specifics about her job, her education and her interest in resource conservation.
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A profile of Thomas Butler Pearce. (1888–1947) Tom Pearce built a small wholesale produce business into one of the nation's largest food distribution companies and still found time to serve his...
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(Produced while she was serving in the S.C. House of Representatives) Rep. Nikki Haley of Lexington discusses her role as a House Member and describes her job. Following her term as a House Member...
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The role of mayor is outlined, along with the qualities that are important, and the ways that his education prepared the mayor for the responsibilities of the job.
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A city manager gives an overview of his responsibilities, his career path, background, and education. He also provides advice on preparing for a job interview and shares some advice given to him early...
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Civil Rights Youth Media Summit: James Clyburn Interviewed by Juli Cross (A.C. Flora High School) and Kevin Baxter (Scott's Branch High School)
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James Francis Byrnes (1882-1972) was born in Charleston and served in all three branches of the federal government. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1911–25) and in the Senate (1931–41)...