Young adult science and math types learn about jobs that don't need a college education. Each career overview includes tips on career preparation and future prospects. Sidebars offer profiles on specialized jobs or professionals, and each chapter contains annotated career information.

Assisting civil engineers -- Careers in agriculture and food science -- Dental laboratory technicians -- Electrical and electronics installers and repairers -- Ensuring quality -- Fiber optics installers and repairers -- Hazmat professionals -- Keeping the water clean -- Lending money -- Aerospace engineering and operations technicians -- Medical appliance technicians -- Occupational health and safety -- Real estate assessors -- Surveying and mapping technicians.