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JOBS!JOBS!A Coloring Book for A Coloring Book for

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JOBS!JOBS!A Coloring Book for A Coloring Book for

Elementary School StudentsElementary School Students

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Job titles featured in this book can be found at the Texas Workforce Commission’s career exploration website, Texas Career Check. TexasCareerCheck.com

Find my job on page 3!

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Careers are everywhereCareers are everywherefrom the airport to the zoo.from the airport to the zoo.Grownups go to work every dayGrownups go to work every daybecause there’s so much work to do.because there’s so much work to do.

ZOOLOGISTSZOOLOGISTS!!Work outdoors! Study animals and wildlife in their natural habitats!

BAKERS!BAKERS!Use recipes, or make your own! Mix ingredients to make cakes, pasteries, and other goodies!

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The kinds of things people do at workThe kinds of things people do at workdepends on the job they choose.depends on the job they choose.And how long someone goes to schoolAnd how long someone goes to schoolcan affect which jobs they can do.can affect which jobs they can do.

TEACHERSTEACHERS!!Help shape young minds! Prepare students for future education and ultimately their very own JOBS!

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Every single job availableEvery single job availablerequires special skills and training.requires special skills and training.So make sure you learn the skills you’ll needSo make sure you learn the skills you’ll needfor the jobs you find entertaining.for the jobs you find entertaining.

WELDERSWELDERS!!Join metal parts together, or cut them apart, with fire! Work on buildings, cars, boats, and more!

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Think of what you like to do,Think of what you like to do,what makes you happy, and the talents you have.what makes you happy, and the talents you have.Because those are the things most importantBecause those are the things most importantwhen deciding which career you’d be best at.when deciding which career you’d be best at.

ACTORSACTORS!!Memorize lines, rehearse, and then ACTION! Portray characters in theater, television or film!

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The careers in this book are just samplesThe careers in this book are just samplesof some jobs you can consider.of some jobs you can consider.But there are many more availableBut there are many more availableand the list just keeps getting bigger.and the list just keeps getting bigger.

CHEMICAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERSENGINEERS!!Use math and science to solve problems involving chemicals, fuel, drugs, food and other important products!

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A bunch of jobs are out there.A bunch of jobs are out there.More than you might know.More than you might know.So be sure to learn about them allSo be sure to learn about them allthe older you get and the bigger you grow.the older you get and the bigger you grow.

ROBOTICS ROBOTICS TECHNICIANSTECHNICIANS!!Build, operate, test, install, and fix robotic machines!

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Every job is different and importantEvery job is different and importantThat’s why there are so many--not a few.That’s why there are so many--not a few.And every job is super importantAnd every job is super importantNo matter what kind of work you will do.No matter what kind of work you will do.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTSSCIENTISTS!!Protect human health and wildlife! Collect data! Clean up polluted areas!

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From the starting-out jobs From the starting-out jobs all the way to the top,all the way to the top,when you work hard at your career,when you work hard at your career,your success will not stop.your success will not stop.

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION MANAGERSMANAGERS!!Lead construction workers to build big buildings, like airports and shopping malls!

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That’s why it’s so importantThat’s why it’s so importantto think of what’s exciting to you.to think of what’s exciting to you.Because folks always work hard at their jobsBecause folks always work hard at their jobswhen they care about what they do.when they care about what they do.

REGISTERED REGISTERED NURSESNURSES!!Help sick people get better! Give advice and support on how to stay healthy!

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Take time to imagine the job you wantTake time to imagine the job you wantand how you can make it fun.and how you can make it fun.Because everyone needs to workBecause everyone needs to workand there’s enough work for everyone!and there’s enough work for everyone!

CHIEF CHIEF EXECUTIVESEXECUTIVES(BOSSES)(BOSSES)!!Lead a group of people to work together to achieve success for your organization!

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So grab a pencil and start dreamingSo grab a pencil and start dreamingof your future career. What do you see?of your future career. What do you see?Now draw a picture of the grown up youNow draw a picture of the grown up youworking a job that makes you happy!working a job that makes you happy!

YOUR JOB YOUR JOB HEREHERE!!

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