CollegeSurfing's Alternative Careers channel offers information about today's top off-the-beaten-path careers, and the educational programs needed to break into these unique fields. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/ en-us © 2008 The CollegeBound Network Automotive technology schools offer students the hands on training and up-to-date technology education required for a successful career in this economically safe field. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/get-under-the-hood-of-an-automotive-technology-career/939/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Content 939 Movies, TV shows, and video games wouldn't be the same without the music and sound effects that bring the stories to life. Music and sound lovers can score a thrilling, behind-the-scenes recording career with education from audio schools. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/bringing-stories-to-life-at-audio-schools/3749/ Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT Content 3749 If you want to be a run-of-the-mill automotive technician, you can probably pick up some vocational tips at your uncle's garage. But if you want to be a top-notch automotive tech, you'll also need formal training from mechanic schools. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/beyond-the-garage-mechanic-schools/3747/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT Content 3747 Kick off one of these sports careers and get in the center of the athletic action. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/behind-the-scenes-sports-careers/3053/ Thu, 6 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT Content 3053 Employment of animal care and service workers is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014 -- so there's never been a better time to train for animal care careers. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/all-american-animal-care-careers/1139/ Tue, 8 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT Content 1139 Earth Day may come just once a year, but with one of these environmental science careers, you can celebrate our ecosystem all year long. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/environmentally-friendly-careers/976/ Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT Content 976 If you love working with cars and you like to watch racing, then perhaps a career as one of a team's NASCAR mechanics may be for you. Read on to see how a professional gets to work on a Busch Series car. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/get-in-the-game-nascar-mechanics/927/ Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT Content 927 Rev up your high-tech career with hands-on training from automotive service technician schools. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/automotive-service-technicians-go-high-tech/924/ Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT Content 924 If you're looking to get into the broadcast industry, you'll need more than just a broadcasting degree. That's why it's important to find a school that meets the demands of the industry, while offering hands-on training and studio time. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/become-a-star-with-a-broadcasting-degree/883/ Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT Content 883 Explore the world of audio production study to start a career that blends your passions for audio with endless opportunity! http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/an-ear-for-a-career-the-world-of-audio-production/865/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT Content 865