Government and Military | CTE Journeys Handbooks

After high school graduation, three friends want to serve their country, yet they all decide on different paths. Milo joins the Army. As an infantry soldier, he learns how to use different weapons to defend the U.S. Lucy joins the Coast Guard. She uses her marine safety skills to save boats and ships in distress. Julian works for the government too, but he is a court reporter. He keeps records of what happens during trials and court hearings. These friends all have Government and Military jobs, even though their roles are quite different. Keep reading to learn more about jobs in this field.

Help students navigate their plans for life after high school with the CTE Journeys Handbooks. These handbooks explore careers, with a deep focus on opportunities that do not require a degree from a traditional four-year college program. The books dig into rewards and challenges facing different fields, types of roles in specific industries, and the skills and interests that will benefit those considering each career path. Education and training requirements are included, along with next steps to support readers in moving forward in a specific field. Real-world scenarios help students understand typical days in different roles. An extensive glossary is included to help students build career-related vocabulary. Each handbook is approximately 100 pages.