With the recent push to train more teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the Michigan Technological University's Board of Control has approved a number of new programs for aspiring high school educators looking to add an advanced degree on their resume in the emerging fields.

Many people who have turned away from teaching for fields that offer better monetary compensation may want to consider revamping their resumes as President Barack Obama pushes a national campaign for education revival.

More than 50 high school students in Kansas are getting an early head start in their culinary careers as they finish the year-long program this spring and prepare to join the culinary industry.

Perhaps because of the large popularity of television programs such as CSI, more students are interested in pursuing criminal justice careers than ever before, as was evident when high school students in Michigan arrived in droves for a recent criminal justice career workshop.

Because of the uncertainty that looms in the financial industry, professionals in the field are expected to meticulously monitor trends in the movement of capital and management of spending. Similar to placing bets or budgeting for a vacation, the responsibilities of finance professionals include assessing risk and forecasting monetary returns.

With technology advancing at a rapid rate, having solid computer skills is becoming an asset in today's competitive job market. Computer programmers often have the chance to learn several computer languages, thus developing the ability to understand how programs work and troubleshoot systems.

Rising unemployment levels are leading to almost unprecedented numbers of workers heading back to school to earn their high-school equivalency certification.

Career coaches are widely seen as people who help mid-level professionals prepare for that next big step or change in their lives.