Firestarters: 100 Job Profiles to Inspire Young Women
A very inspirational book. It taught me about jobs that I had no idea existed and gave me more options. --Ali H., age 14Absorbing…. Belongs on the bookshelves of high school, public, and college libraries and in university career centers. Highly recommended. --Library Journal (starred review)Firestarters is sure to pique the interest of girls and young women in careers they may not have previously considered. --Heidi Holmer, Librarian, Girls Incorporated®Firestarters presents a "down-to-earth" view of the many career options that young women have to choose from. --Ashley Reed, Licensed Social WorkerHands-on information, a sense of personal journey, and solid advice gained from lessons learned find their home in this book. --Meg Milne Moulton and Whitney Ransome, Co-Executive Directors, the National Coalition of Girls' SchoolsI found the stories to be interesting, realistic, and diverse. --Caroline Stange, Director of Career Services, Polly Fox Academy/YWCA, Toledo, OHThe interviews provide a realistic, hands-on feel for what being a career woman is all about! --Fawn B., age 17This book will spark interest and curiosity that will give girls the confidence needed to set educational career goals. --Pam Mancilla-Santos, Career Services Advisor, Texas School of Business—a Kaplan Higher Education CorporationThis engaging and candidly written resource can ignite the fires of interest in unique, compelling careers with honest, interesting descriptions. --Kathi Viola, Director of Membership and Marketing, Girl Scout Council of Bergen County, Paramus, NJ