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Real Life 101: Real Jobs, Great Career Choices
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General Dentist - Engineers - InventorWednesday, April 17
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Alecsa will start us off at the dentist’s office where she speaks with a general dentist. She learns what he spends most of his time doing and why he loves working with families. Developments in engineering are happening at warp speed. Shawn will learn about what’s hot in the engineering field and how advances impact so many aspects of our world. And Alecsa will meet with an inventor who created a safer type of skateboard. He’ll give her an introduction into the process of inventing a product and getting it on the market. -
Infectious Disease Specialist - UPS Driver - Fashion Boutique OwnerTuesday, April 16
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Sometimes, illnesses become a real mystery for doctors. Alecsa will meet an infectious disease specialist whose job is to diagnose and treat rare and complex conditions. We see their big brown trucks everywhere delivering packages to doorsteps. Alecsa learns what it takes to be a UPS driver and package handler. Trendy boutiques are popping up everywhere. Alecsa will visit one and learn how they serve their clientele in a more personal way than the big department stores and what it takes to be a fashion boutique owner. -
IRS Special Agent • Massage Therapist • Wildlife TrapperWednesday, April 10
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Shawn will meet a woman who is a Special Agent for IRS Criminal Investigation. Her job is to catch people involved in financial crimes such as money laundering and tax fraud. Then, Alecsa will talk to a licensed massage therapist and learn how massage is not just for relaxation but is also beneficial to healing. The thought of catching an alligator doesn’t appeal to most people especially women. But, Alecsa met up with a woman who loves the thrill and excitement involved in her job as a wildlife trapper. -
Audubon Society Education Manager - HVAC Technician - Child TherapistTuesday, April 9
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Did you know there is a place that protects and treats injured birds of raptor? Alecsa will visit a Birds of Prey center and learn how they rescue and rehab some amazing bird species. We don’t appreciate our furnace or air conditioner until it doesn’ t work. Alecsa will visit an HVAC technician and learn about jobs and skills needed to keep people’s HVAC systems running smoothly. There are many mental and emotional factors that can interfere with a child’s happiness and well-being. Shawn will meet a child therapist and learn how she helps little ones dealing with various issues. -
Character Artist - Nail Technician - Hotel/Restaurant InspectorWednesday, April 3
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1No description available. -
Sound Designer - Volleyball Coach - High School CounselorTuesday, April 2
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Shawn starts us out by meeting up with a sound designer. We’ll hear about how he integrates music, sound and effects into films, TV and plays. It makes a world of difference in the finished production! Then Alecsa will visit a university and speak with the head volleyball coach where we’ll learn that coaching involves a lot more than teaching volleyball skills. Then, we’ll find out about the different skills needed to guide students not only academically and career wise but also socially and personally when Alecsa talks with a high school counselor. -
Hedge Fund Manager - Basketball Referee - Non-Profit CreatorWednesday, March 27
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Wonder what a hedge fund is? Alecsa will find out when she speaks to a hedge fund manager. She’ll learn that it takes more than financial knowledge to successfully manage people’s investments. Then, if you’re into basketball, you’ll want to see our second career. Shawn meets up with an NCAA basketball referee and learns how he got his job and what goes into officiating college games. Finally, Alecsa will meet a woman who, after she lost her husband at a young age, realized she had a gift to offer of herself. She started a non-profit organization to empower other widows. -
General Dentist - Engineers - InventorTuesday, March 26
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Alecsa will start us off at the dentist’s office where she speaks with a general dentist. She learns what he spends most of his time doing and why he loves working with families. Developments in engineering are happening at warp speed. Shawn will learn about what’s hot in the engineering field and how advances impact so many aspects of our world. And Alecsa will meet with an inventor who created a safer type of skateboard. He’ll give her an introduction into the process of inventing a product and getting it on the market. -
Artist - CFO, COO and Deputy Director - School Resource OfficerWednesday, March 20
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Alecsa is going to start us out by introducing us to an artist who uses her talent to design and market beautiful greeting cards, adult coloring books and more unique creations. We’ll also meet a woman who is the CFO, COO and deputy director of a non-profit organization. What is that, you ask? You’ll have to wait and see. Plus, we’ll meet a woman who wanted both a career in law enforcement and one working with kids at a school. She found her niche as a school resource officer. -
IRS Special Agent • Massage Therapist • Wildlife TrapperTuesday, March 19
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Shawn will meet a woman who is a Special Agent for IRS Criminal Investigation. Her job is to catch people involved in financial crimes such as money laundering and tax fraud. Then, Alecsa will talk to a licensed massage therapist and learn how massage is not just for relaxation but is also beneficial to healing. The thought of catching an alligator doesn’t appeal to most people especially women. But, Alecsa met up with a woman who loves the thrill and excitement involved in her job as a wildlife trapper. -
Field Reporter - Dental Hygienist - TeacherWednesday, March 13
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Have you been wondering about what our field reporter, Alecsa is really like? Well, wonder no more because Shawn is going to start off the show interviewing Alecsa. We’ll get to know both of them better! Then, Alecsa will take it from there and introduce us to a dental hygienist. We’ll see how this is a job that works well for someone who wants a career in the dental field and wants a flexible schedule as well. Plus, Alecsa will visit the classroom of a second grade teacher and learn why she is passionate about her career teaching young children and making a difference in their lives. -
Character Artist - Nail Technician - Hotel/Restaurant InspectorTuesday, March 12
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1No description available. -
Radiation Oncologist - Salvation Army Area Commander - Digital ArtistWednesday, March 6
11:31 am on UEN-TV 9.1Alecsa will start us off at the hospital where she meets with a radiation oncologist. She learns how he uses advances in medicine and technology to treat cancer patients. Did you know The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in England? Shawn talks to an area commander and gets some insight into the international organization, its mission and opportunities available. What happens when you merge the talents of an artist with the technology of a computer? Alecsa will find out when she meets up with a digital artist. -
Hedge Fund Manager - Basketball Referee - Non-Profit CreatorTuesday, March 5
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Wonder what a hedge fund is? Alecsa will find out when she speaks to a hedge fund manager. She’ll learn that it takes more than financial knowledge to successfully manage people’s investments. Then, if you’re into basketball, you’ll want to see our second career. Shawn meets up with an NCAA basketball referee and learns how he got his job and what goes into officiating college games. Finally, Alecsa will meet a woman who, after she lost her husband at a young age, realized she had a gift to offer of herself. She started a non-profit organization to empower other widows.