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Cool Careers Correspondent Ivan
CNN journalist Ivan Watson doesn't report on hot topics like terrorists or the Umbrella Revolution. His coverage of everything, from Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution through the devastation in Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan, has been covered by CNN. He also broadcast live from Cairo’s Tahrir Square, 2011 and worked with an award-winning Port-au-Prince team, Haiti in 2010.
Cool Careers Correspondent Deena
Deena Centofanti is well known for her love of boots. Centofanti was a college student who also worked as a production assistant. She has an entire blog that is dedicated to footwear. Centofanti began her interest in journalism as a high school speech class. After graduating from high school, Centofanti went to Miami University where she earned a bachelor's in broadcast journalism.
Cool Careers Correspondent Dylan
In this episode of Cool Careers, correspondent Dylan takes us behind the scenes at various companies and industries. He visits Concordia's wind turbine technician to see the turbine up close. He also visits a former fourth grade teacher in Dodge City to assist her with teaching.
Cool Careers Correspondent Felipe
A cybersecurity analyst is one the most popular career choices. The demand for such professionals is high and the pay is very good. Check out the video below for more information about this exciting career choice.
Cool Careers Correspondent Kieran
Kieran Walsh has been living in Hollywood for over three decades, but despite being surrounded by a dysfunctional showbiz family, he has managed to avoid stardom. Kieran plays Roman on the TV series Succession. He has to deal with a dysfunctional household. His co-stars on the show include J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Roman's closest ally. In 2000, his sister Jennifer died from an overdose.
Cool Careers Correspondent Kara
Kara House was raised in Detroit, Michigan. But, her roots are in New England. She studied at the University of Michigan where she received a dual degree, in communications and political science. After graduating, she started her career as a youth journalist at WPRI-TV in Providence (Rhode Island). She has since worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and in the White House. She interned in the Washington Bureau of CNN. She speaks Spanish and is married to fellow journalist Dennis House.
Heavy Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Technicians (HET) are technicians who specialize in the maintenance and repairs of heavy vehicles, commercial transport devices, and industrial equipment. They must lift and transport heavy objects in difficult-to access places and work in a noisy environment. In addition, HETs typically work full-time, often on weekends and evenings. Because of the technical complexity of their jobs, it is often beneficial to obtain a postsecondary education.
Electrical Process Engineer
An electrical process engineer is a technical professional that designs and tests electrical equipment. He or she also has to supervise the manufacturing process. This job requires knowledge in design, technology, mathematics and computer programming. A creative person must be able to keep up with the latest technologies. Also, they need to be skilled in drafting and layout.