We explore career opportunities in transportation, go on-the-job with a heavy equipment operator, and learn about opportunities in aviation maintenance. Plus, tips to help you improve communication. Hosted by Andrea Pisani, with appearances by Paige and Brooke.

In this episode of The Career Center, we explore job opportunities in the construction and building trades, go on-the-job with an electrician, learn about a carpentry training program for teens, and share tips to increase your productivity.

Learn how STEM education can help open the door to a world of interesting, high paying, and sought after careers with the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program, DAPCEP.

Sam goes On the Job with Roman Golshteyn, an IT professional and entrepreneur to learn about cyber security, what a job in IT looks like, and tips on how to kick start a career as an IT professional.

Sam goes On the Job with Voxeljet, an industrial manufacturing company utilizing the latest in 3D printing technology. Learn about how 3D printing is changing the way products are designed and made.

Brooke goes On the Job with Motor City Electric to learn about careers in the electrical trades. Learn how to build out an electrical box, and how to to enter this highly sought after career.

Caleb goes On the Job with Operating Engineers Local 324 to find out all about what it is like creating and maintaining our roadways.

Nebila Abdulmelik, a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. She finds it very rewarding to make a living on her own terms and work on projects that speak to her creativity and values. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it’s a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves. Grades: 6th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade

Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, describes what it’s like working with Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station. Grades: 4th Grade - 9th - 12th Grade

Scott Cornell is the Director of Engineering for Genesis Rescue. He is a mechanical engineer who works to design and manufacture precision tools that are used in the rescue industry.  These extrication tools require immense precision.  These rescue tools are used by rescue workers all around the world!