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Knowledge is better than any precious Diamond. Career Guide Alison’s career guide will help you discover more about your career path and identify the exact courses you need to excel in your career. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources The agriculture, food and natural resources industries have a huge impact on our daily lives. Without them, what would we eat or how would we know whether our drinking water is safe? These fields involve the production, processing, marketing, financing, distribution and development of agricultural commodities and resources, including food, fibres, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products. * Architecture and Construction Do you ever look at a building or house and think about how you could have designed it better? As a child, did you continue playing with blocks long after others had moved on? If your answer is 'yes!', then a career in architecture and construction may be for you. This exciting industry can take you all over the world and will always keep you in demand because as long as people need houses and buildings, they will need architects and builders. Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications The arts, A/V technology and communications are all fields that truly challenge and nurture your creative talents. They are industries that create many different types of jobs in the areas of designing, performing, broadcasting or writing. Natural talent, however, may not always be enough to secure a career: having certified qualifications and a wide-ranging portfolio - whether in photography, copywriting, editing or acting - will put you on the path to success. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Transportation, distribution and logistics is a huge industry that covers a variety of careers to suit the interests of skilled and qualified people. With the ever-increasing growth of online marketplaces comes many opportunities for employment in this thriving industry. Employees need core skills in time management, planning and troubleshooting. With jobs in technical support, stock and warehouse management, and physical labour, this field is always in demand. Education and Training Research shows that many countries around the world will likely not have enough teachers to provide quality education to all their children by 2030. People with skills in the education and training industries are always in-demand globally. Growing world-wide enrolment in universities, technical colleges and e-learning courses also means a steady supply of teachers, trainers, subject-matter experts, tutors and assessors is required. Finance As much as 'love makes the world go round', money is an essential element in each of our lives. We entrust our financial well-being to people who safeguard bank accounts, provide loans, insure assets and homes, and help us make wise investments. Careers in the financial services industry involve using your skills in maths and statistics to make strategic decisions to obtain, save, protect and grow the financial assets of both businesses and people. Government and Public Administration Do you love getting involved in projects and policies focused on improving your community? If so, a career in government and public administration might be for you. Here are some of the career paths that would be open to you with the correct qualifications and a sound understanding of governmental operations: public representation, national security, planning, revenue and taxation, regulation, and public administration. Health Science Health science is the industry of the healing hand. Do you feel rewarded by helping people feel better? The field of health science guides students to careers that promote health and wellness, as well as diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. Depending on the path you follow, you have a world of locations open to you, such as community hospitals, medical or dental offices or laboratories, cruise ships, medevac units, sports arenas or even space centres! Hospitality and Tourism Supporting about 300 million jobs globally, the hospitality and tourism industry is one of the biggest in the world. It is the economic lifeblood of many countries and regions around the globe and, with emerging markets yet to reach their full potential, this exciting industry is only expected to grow. It is important to be grounded in as many travel-related elements as possible including English, hotel operations, food service and travel management. Human Services The objective of the human services industry is to improve overall quality of life. Careers in this field focus on prevention as well as treating problems, such as mental health services, psychological assistance, and health education. The demand for employees is high as there is always a need for empathetic people who can provide quality care and who have core skills such the ability to work to find solutions for and work with a wide ra