UEN » UEN-TV » What's On » Real Life 101: Real Jobs, Great Career Choices - What's On - UEN

What's On UEN-TV

 

Real Life 101: Real Jobs, Great Career Choices

Do you know what you want to do for the rest of your life? Have you thought about your dream job? Do you have any idea what it takes to get there? Not sure? Real Life 101 introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to counselors, teachers and entertainers. Real Life 101 takes you on the job so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do. Learn about jobs you might not know even existed and the education it takes to put you in the right direction!

Real Life 101: Real Jobs, Great Career Choices  
  • Audubon Society Education Manager - HVAC Technician - Child Therapist
    Wednesday, April 9
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Did you know there is a place that protects and treats injured birds of raptor? Alecsa will visit a Birds of Prey center and learn how they rescue and rehab some amazing bird species. We don’t appreciate our furnace or air conditioner until it doesn’ t work. Alecsa will visit an HVAC technician and learn about jobs and skills needed to keep people’s HVAC systems running smoothly. There are many mental and emotional factors that can interfere with a child’s happiness and well-being. Shawn will meet a child therapist and learn how she helps little ones dealing with various issues.
  • Infectious Disease Specialist - UPS Driver - Fashion Boutique Owner
    Wednesday, April 16
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Sometimes, illnesses become a real mystery for doctors. Alecsa will meet an infectious disease specialist whose job is to diagnose and treat rare and complex conditions. We see their big brown trucks everywhere delivering packages to doorsteps. Alecsa learns what it takes to be a UPS driver and package handler. Trendy boutiques are popping up everywhere. Alecsa will visit one and learn how they serve their clientele in a more personal way than the big department stores and what it takes to be a fashion boutique owner.
  • Pet Groomer - Pharmacist
    Wednesday, April 23
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    We’re going to start the show with our new host, Helena. She’ll meet an award winning pet groomer and learn how she transforms dirty dogs into beautifully groomed pooches. Then we’re going to get to know Helena as she sits down to chat with Shawn for a few minutes. I think you’ll love her as much as we do! Finally, Shawn will meet up with a neighborhood pharmacist and learn that her skills include a lot more than knowledge of the drugs she dispenses.
  • Meteorologist - Catering Chef
    Wednesday, April 30
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shawn will visit a TV station where he meets with a meteorologist and learns how he predicts the weather so people can plan for the day and week ahead. Last week, Shawn got to chat with our new host, Helena. Today, we’ ll turn the tables as Helena talks to Shawn and finds out what makes him tick! Do you love cooking and making up your own recipes? If so, stay tuned because Shawn is going to talk with a catering chef and learn how he keeps developing his yummy new creations!
  • Public Relations Specialist - Cartographer - Horse Trainer
    Wednesday, May 7
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Helena will talk with a public relations specialist whose company has the important job of keeping her city informed on traffic and road conditions … especially as they undergo the biggest infrastructure project in America! In addition to being updated on traffic conditions, we also need to know how to get places. Shawn will meet a cartographer who will share with us how his career in mapmaking has evolved over the years. Then Helena will take us back in time to the middle ages and visit a man who cares for and trains the horses at a popular dinner theatre. Sounds like a fun job!
  • Music Composer - Agronomist - Cake Baker
    Wednesday, May 14
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shawn will start us off in the studio of a music composer and see how he enhances the production of films, video games and even amusement park rides with his original compositions. Then, Helena will visit a greenhouse at a large agricultural company where she will meet a grower. She learns that there is a lot of science and technology that goes into growing healthy plants and crops. Plus, Shawn will talk with a baker who started a cake bakery where she uses her artistic talents making beautiful and creative cakes for weddings and other memorable events.
  • Financial Advisor - Audiologist - Bio-Energetic Practitioner & Wellness Consultant
    Wednesday, May 21
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    No description available.
  • Simulation Trainer - Medieval Knight Entertainer - Event Designer
    Wednesday, May 28
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shawn will learn how simulation is also used in many areas such as training doctors, nurses, pilots and people in government and many other industries. Then, you’re in for a treat as Helena takes us to a castle and talks to a medieval knight. He sure has a cool career jousting and entertaining audiences! Plus, Shawn will meet up with an event designer who works with clients to ensure their catered wedding reception or corporate event is what they envisioned.
  • STEM Industry CEO - Phlebotomist - Agricultural Lab Manager
    Wednesday, June 4
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Advances in the STEM industry are making our lives more efficient. Helena will meet the CEO of BRIDG, a large new facility that takes innovative technology ideas and turns them into reality. Do you know what a phlebotomist is? We’ll find out when Shawn talks with one in the lab where she works. Hint – you can’t be afraid of needles or the sight of blood to do this job! The Agricultural Biotechnology industry is changing. Helena will take us to a lab where the manager talks to her about how plant tissues are cloned and grown in baby food jars.
  • Mechanical Engineer - Nano-Technology Engineer - Drone Pilot
    Wednesday, June 11
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The engineering field has an abundance of fascinating career opportunities. Shawn will introduce us to a mechanical engineer whose job is to control the acoustics in buildings using tools that test noise along with her math and physics skills. Then, Helena will meet a program engineer who specializes in the science of nanotechnology to make new electronics and devices a fraction of the size they were just a few years ago. Plus, Shawn will meet up with a drone pilot and see how unmanned aerial vehicles are replacing helicopters and making it much simpler to shoot aerial video for TV shows.
  • Actress - Genetic Counselor - Home Health Aide
    Wednesday, June 18
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Breaking into an acting career isn’t easy. Helena will talk with an actress and see how she has found her niche in this highly competitive industry. And Shawn will meet a genetic counselor and hear how she works with couples to evaluate their risks of having babies with various birth defects. Plus Helena will visit a home health aide and learn how she assists her elderly clients with their daily needs and the difference she makes in their lives.
  • Biomedical Scientist - Pastor - Police Officer
    Wednesday, June 25
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    New discoveries are being made in health and biology on a regular basis. Shawn will meet up with a biomedical scientist who will introduce him to his fascinating career studying viruses and immunities. Than Helena will go to a church where the pastor will speak with her about what inspired him to enter the ministry and how he works daily with the church’s members. Hostage situations are never taken lightly. Shawn will meet a police officer who specializes in negotiating the safe release of hostages and victims from a captor.
  • Victim’s Advocate - Respiratory Therapist - Judicial Law Clerk
    Wednesday, July 2
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Helena will talk with a victim’s advocate and hear how she provides needed support to victims of crime so they can get through the traumatic period following the crime. Then Shawn will visit a children’s hospital where he meets a respiratory therapist. He’ll learn about the some of the treatments he uses to help his patients breathe freely. It is important that judges make the best decision on a case. Helena will talk with an attorney who assists a judge by researching the law as a judicial law clerk.
  • Cardiac Intensive Care Nurse - Coast Guard Jobs - Photographer/Videographer
    Wednesday, July 9
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    No description available.

 

Load All

  • Sound Designer - Volleyball Coach - High School Counselor
    Wednesday, April 2
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shawn starts us out by meeting up with a sound designer. We’ll hear about how he integrates music, sound and effects into films, TV and plays. It makes a world of difference in the finished production! Then Alecsa will visit a university and speak with the head volleyball coach where we’ll learn that coaching involves a lot more than teaching volleyball skills. Then, we’ll find out about the different skills needed to guide students not only academically and career wise but also socially and personally when Alecsa talks with a high school counselor.
  • General Dentist - Engineers - Inventor
    Wednesday, March 26
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Alecsa will start us off at the dentist’s office where she speaks with a general dentist. She learns what he spends most of his time doing and why he loves working with families. Developments in engineering are happening at warp speed. Shawn will learn about what’s hot in the engineering field and how advances impact so many aspects of our world. And Alecsa will meet with an inventor who created a safer type of skateboard. He’ll give her an introduction into the process of inventing a product and getting it on the market.
  • IRS Special Agent • Massage Therapist • Wildlife Trapper
    Wednesday, March 19
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shawn will meet a woman who is a Special Agent for IRS Criminal Investigation. Her job is to catch people involved in financial crimes such as money laundering and tax fraud. Then, Alecsa will talk to a licensed massage therapist and learn how massage is not just for relaxation but is also beneficial to healing. The thought of catching an alligator doesn’t appeal to most people especially women. But, Alecsa met up with a woman who loves the thrill and excitement involved in her job as a wildlife trapper.
  • Character Artist - Nail Technician - Hotel/Restaurant Inspector
    Wednesday, March 12
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    No description available.
  • Hedge Fund Manager - Basketball Referee - Non-Profit Creator
    Wednesday, March 5
    9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Wonder what a hedge fund is? Alecsa will find out when she speaks to a hedge fund manager. She’ll learn that it takes more than financial knowledge to successfully manage people’s investments. Then, if you’re into basketball, you’ll want to see our second career. Shawn meets up with an NCAA basketball referee and learns how he got his job and what goes into officiating college games. Finally, Alecsa will meet a woman who, after she lost her husband at a young age, realized she had a gift to offer of herself. She started a non-profit organization to empower other widows.