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/ en-us 2009 The CollegeBound Network 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/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Broadcasting Schools 3749 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, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT Animal Careers 1139 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 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT Auto Body Careers 927 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, 2 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT Auto Body Careers 3747 Bartending careers offer the flexibility, pay, and enjoyment that many people find irresistible -- find out how bartending classes can get you there quicker. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/bartending-careers-a-tall-order-served/753/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Bartending Careers 753 It's a fact: Tax careers are here to stay. Why not let tax training secure your future? http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/the-certainty-of-tax-careers/726/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Tax Careers 726 Beyond vets, your love of animals can be transformed into an animal career. There are plenty of choices ranging from pet sitter, pet groomer, or animal behavior psychologists. Read on for how these animal careers are practiced. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/accommodate-your-animal-obsession-with-animal-careers/737/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Animal Careers 737 Karen Kessler, a small animal veterinarian, shares the ins and outs of her career and tips on how you can get started in the field. http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/the-ins-and-outs-of-a-veterinary-career/1012/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Veterinary Careers 1012 How did a successful model use the skills he learned on the family farm to switch jobs to an animal career? He became a dog trainer! And he used more than just his good looks. Check out Tyson Kilmer's portfolio... http://alternative.collegesurfing.com/content/article/dog-trainer-to-the-stars/796/ Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Animal Careers 796 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://trade.collegesurfing.com/content/article/get-under-the-hood-of-an-automotive-technology-career/939/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Automotive Technology 939