This Is Your 🔥 Job
Find your future. What do you want to be? You don’t have to decide just yet—there’s an entire world of career options waiting for you.
Meetup with Jordan Noone
Kids spoke live with Jordan Noone, a former SpaceX propulsion engineer and cofounder of Relativity Space. Watch the replay.
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Creative Writing with Celeste Ng
Best-selling author Celeste Ng goes through her writing process and what tips and tricks have worked for her.
Speaking from Space
Speaking from orbit, the first Native American woman in space reflects on community, diversity, and the beauty of planet Earth.
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Meetup with the U.S. Surgeon General
On October 25, U.S. surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy will answer questions from kids on a live Zoom event. Join us!
Watch: Amy Sherald: Painting History
Amy Sherald is an artist. She is the first Black woman to paint an official First Lady portrait.
A Day at Work: Medical Librarian
Stella Sigal is a medical librarian at the NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center, in New York. Follow her on a typical workday.
Watch: Young Jean Lee: Playing Her Part
Young Jean Lee is a playwright. She is the first Asian-American woman to write a play produced on Broadway.
Security Check
Cybersecurity expert Kayley Kish spends her day identifying, analyzing, and combating threats online.
Check It Out: Art Books, Movies, and Podcasts
If you’re interested in a creative career, this list of things to read, watch, and listen to should give you some ideas.
The Team Behind the Team
"If you like sports, there are so many different jobs out there that you could consider pursuing that make game day happen."
Meetup with Lauren Goodwin
Kids spoke live with Lauren Goodwin, a cybersecurity expert at NASA. Watch the replay.
Watch: Selena Gomez: Influencing the World
Selena Gomez is a singer, songwriter, and actor. She was the first person to reach 100 million followers on Instagram.
Watch: Compost Power
Urban farmer Domingo Morales leads a composting program that is helping make New York City more sustainable.
Pushing for Change
Lisa Meeks and a growing movement of doctors and other healthcare workers are striving to make their profession more inclusive.
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Check It Out: Climate Books
Explore a few of our favorite books about climate and sustainability, by authors Anuradha Rao, Isabel Thomas, and others.
Watch: 5 Questions for a Game Developer
Your 🔥 Job asked video-game developer and entrepreneur Mitu Khandaker five questions about her cool career.
Watch: Earth Jobs Today, Space Jobs Tomorrow
Astronaut Sian Proctor shares jobs in key areas—food, water, energy, shelter, and waste management—both on Earth and beyond.
A Coach Who Inspires
Romeo Crennel coached football for more than 50 years—39 of them in the NFL. He has five Super Bowl rings to his name.
Creature Care
Scientists make medications for animals. Zoo caretakers persuade animals to stay still long enough to receive them.
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In the Face of Adversity
DeVanté Starks, of the Son of a Saint organization, shares tips for setting goals, asking for help, and finding your passion.
Watch: Becoming a Sneaker Designer
Sneaker designer Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson works to inspire other women of color to pursue a career in the athletic footwear industry.
Real Talk with Priya Desai
Priya Desai always wanted to be a journalist. In college, she decided to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.
Check It Out: Sports Movies and Podcasts
Here’s our list of some of the best sports-themed movies and podcast series out there.
Check It Out: Sports Books
These fiction books are perfect for sports fans. Get inspired to learn more about athletics, teamwork, and perseverance.
Watch: Eileen Gu: Practice and Preparation
Professional freestyle skier Eileen Gu explains how she prepares to attempt a new trick.
Watch: Gabby Douglas: Going for Gold
Gabby Douglas is the first American gymnast to win both solo and all-around gold medals at one Olympics.
Watch: Michelle Phan: Building a Business
Michelle Phan is a beauty YouTuber. She was the first woman to build a $500 million company from a web series.
Watch: Danica Patrick: Taking the Lead
Danica Patrick is a former professional racing driver. She was the first woman to lead in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.
Knitting Hearts
Dr. Franz Freudenthal, a cardiologist and inventor, is giving hope to young patients and their parents.
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Check It Out: Climate Movies and Podcasts
This collection of movies and podcasts will inspire you to explore careers that focus on climate, the environment, and sustainability.
Watch: Micah Johnson: From Athlete to Artist
Former professional baseball player Micah Johnson says he "traded in his baseball bat for a paintbrush."
Real Talk with Joan Melendez Misner
Joan Melendez Misner is an aerospace integration engineer at NASA and a part-time science communicator.
My Chat with Kwame Mbalia
Middle-grade author Kwame Mbalia speaks to TIME Kid of the Year and TFK Kid Reporter Orion Jean.
Chasing Greatness
A new basketball league for players from 16 to 19 years old offers a path to the NBA. Is it worth the risk?
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A Passion for Tech
When inspiration struck, Becky Hansmeyer used online tutorials to learn how to develop apps.
Lunar Farming
A new study explores the feasibility of growing food on the moon. Could “lunar farmer” be a career one day?
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Algorithm Artists
Robots and cutting-edge tech are helping artists come up with new ideas and produce surprising artworks.
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Real Talk with Ainissa Ramirez
“I think if people knew more about science, they would feel more connected to the world.”
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