Rebecca Pelos

Whether a reader has aspirations to be the next Martha Stewart or loves creating artistic tabs for school notebooks, this guide gives students the tools they need to jump into a career that involves planning and organizing. Each chapter takes readers through a specific career path, providing first-person accounts from professionals in the field. Lists of websites, books, and organizations offer opportunities for further exploration. Every career path featured in this book can be achieved without college, which is great news for students who don't want to deal with student loan debt or college.

For readers who love to shop, whether it's online or in stores, being able to turn that into a career might seem like the greatest possible career a person can have. This guide covers a multitude of career paths including finance, antiques, and real estate. It provides basic guidance on how to build and ultimately manage that career, all while bypassing having to get a college education. Each chapter includes interviews and accounts of professionals working in the field. Additional resources include lists of organizations, books, and websites for further exploration.