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Careers in Technology
Viewers learn about the opportunities to work in the expanding world of technology as they examine a wide variety of jobs. Included are: transportation, power, energy sources and alternative sources, communications, graphic communications, construction, manufacturing, and many others. Growth potential, educational requirements, and a salary range provide helpful information for career planning and future job training. (20 min.) A Meridian Production.
Robotics and Automation
Introduce viewers to three women who have found gainful employment in the field of robotics and automation. This program profiles Isabelle Tremblay, an engineer specializing in the use of robotics for space exploration; Jessica Amsden, a robotics technician who works in automated manufacturing; and Cheryl Hyrnkiw, owner-operator of Solarbotics, which produces educational robot kits. Commentary from coworkers and supervisors rounds out the descriptions of each job. Part of the series Career Options for Women: Emerging Opportunities. (24 minutes)

Chasing Carbon Zero
The U.S. recently set an ambitious climate change goal: net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. And to achieve that, slash emissions in half by 2030. Is it possible? And what kind of technology would it take? Meet scientists and engineers who are convinced we can achieve carbon zero in time to avoid the biggest impacts of climate change. Distributed by PBS Distribution. (53:09 min.)

The Easy Guide To
This series includes 47+ short training videos covering a range of hazard management and general safety topics for blue-collar workers and managers.
General Shop Safety This video demonstrates the types of dangers present in any industrial or manufacturing atmosphere and then explains how to prevent accidents. Actual industrial accidents (cranes collapsing, foundry explosions) are used to stress the importance of using proper methods when in a general shop. An excellent program for technology/vocational courses. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. Part 4 of the Safety and Technology Series. (21 minutes)
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Jobsite Safety Does your home-building training course need an all-purpose visual aid for jobsite safety orientation? This video illustrates the key issues residential builders and workers need to focus on in order to reduce accidents and injuries. Based on the NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook, the program conveys a wide range of safety information in easy-to-understand demonstrations. Topics include the use of personal protective gear, such as hardhats, gloves, and steel-toed shoes, as well as scaffolding, ladders, stairways, vehicles, mobile machinery, and other equipment. Site organization, lifting safety, electrical safety, trenching, excavation, fire prevention, basic fall protection, and hazard signage and communication are also covered. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). (21 minutes)
Metalworking Safety Metalworking is a broad field of study that encompasses several large industries. This informative video demonstrates the kind of precautions that should be taken when working with metals. Sheet metal work, soldering, foundry work, and forging are covered, along with handling steel beams at a construction site (the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago). Footage of fatal accidents reinforces the importance of safety. This video should be viewed by anyone studying technology or any metalworking trade. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. Part 5 of the Safety and Technology Series. (20 minutes)
Safety and Technology Series Working in the crafts and the trades is a rewarding way for people to get their hands into their work—but it can be dangerous, too. This six-part series shows how to play it safe when working with technology used in various professions. Protect your students by making these videos compulsory viewing! Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available online. A Shopware Production. 6-part series, 18–22 minutes each.
Workplace Health and Safety Induction
The Workplace Health and Safety Induction series consists of short training videos aimed at orienting new inductees in the workplace. It is also a good reminder of important health and safety measures for existing workers.

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Career Options for Women: Emerging Opportunities Women who have succeeded in historically male-dominated occupations—many of them in technology, transportation, and high-skilled labor—are spotlighted in this 35-part series. Revealing the personal experiences and insights of women in a wide range of cutting-edge fields, the series raises viewer awareness, confidence, and excitement about career opportunities. Young women who have not yet entered the workforce will see that the sky is the limit, and viewers in general will understand how companies and work environments are enriched by greater diversity. 35-part series, 24 minutes each.
Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight In this series of candid video interviews with professionals across multiple industries, viewers get a no-nonsense account from working professionals on topics such as: keys to success in the field, education and certification requirements, general workplace atmosphere, a typical day on the job, industry-specific challenges, what the future holds, advice for breaking into the profession, and more. A valuable collection of videos that allow students and job seekers the ability to essentially go on “informational interviews” across a wide array of industries and professions.
The Easy Guide To
This series includes 47+ short training videos covering a range of hazard management and general safety topics for blue-collar workers and managers.
Safety and Technology Series Working in the crafts and the trades is a rewarding way for people to get their hands into their work—but it can be dangerous, too. This six-part series shows how to play it safe when working with technology used in various professions. Protect your students by making these videos compulsory viewing! Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available online. A Shopware Production. 6-part series, 18–22 minutes each.
Tools of the Trade “A worker is only as good as his or her tools.” This six-part series inventories basic trade-specific gear while giving viewers a glimpse of what it’s like to be a plumber, a carpenter, a mason, a welder, an electrician, or an automotive technician. Tool use is demonstrated within the context of real-world applications; safety considerations and code concerns are flagged. A comprehensive overview of popular—and profitable!—trades. Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available online. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A Shopware Production. 6-part series, 19–32 minutes each. Recommended for high school, vocational/technical school, and adult education.
Workplace Health and Safety Induction
The Workplace Health and Safety Induction series consists of short training videos aimed at orienting new inductees in the workplace. It is also a good reminder of important health and safety measures for existing workers.
HVAC Basics Success in the HVAC industry means learning the wide variety of tools, equipment, and materials that experienced repair and maintenance people deal with every day. Featuring crystal clear live-action demonstrations and easy-to-understand animation, this two-part series provides students with thorough, up-to-date knowledge of HVAC technology. Important safety tips round out the nuts-and-bolts explanations of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available online. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A Shopware Production. 2-part series, 21–24 minutes each.