The average American born from 1957 to 1964 changed jobs more than nine times from age 18 to 36, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This turnover sounds staggering -- but what does it actually mean? Jack Schmit, former executive director of the Indiana Career and Post-Secondary Advancement Center in Bloomington, points out an important distinction between a job and a career. Through

Poll conducted by Tony Dale, 12; Liz Schnippel, 13; and Nicole Woodson, 10; at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. "I want to be a heavy-metal rocker, because I really like heavy metal, and I play guitar." Bill Roscoe, 12 Pendleton (Ind.) Middle School "I want to be a jungle biologist, because I love animals, and I love heat, and I love the jungle" Abby Reardon, 14 Craig Middle

What do you want to be when you grow up? Kids around the world constantly ask themselves this question. Usually, when children are growing up, they pick a "perfect job," then change their minds many times. They try on jobs just like they try on clothes. Children's Express wanted to find out what kids' aspirations were for the future. Recently, we posed that question to kids visiting The Childr

The stereotype among many job-hungry college students is that looking for a career in Indiana is going nowhere fast. Unfortunately, some recent trends indicate that this line of thinking might hold some merit. According to a study sponsored by the Indiana Human Capital Retention Project, Indiana ranks 50th, dead last, in the creation of new white-collar jobs, especially those in information-relate

Recent studies suggest that teens who have jobs gain confidence and learn valuable skills, such as budgeting their time and money, which contribute to success in school and in their future careers. But some area teens report benefits that are not quite so long-term. "I've learned how to scoop mashed potatoes," said 18-year-old David Springer, who works on the serving line at MCL Cafeteria. "Now I

F inding a great summer job is a quest that challenges teenagers and their parents. Many teens don't know how or where to start, and parents don't know how much they should help. Molly Delano has some advice. Author of "Summer Jobs and Opportunities for Teenagers: A Planning Guide," she has worked many summer jobs, from babysitting to picking strawberries to scooping ice cream. Though these jobs m

L ast year was one of the worst summers for teenage job-seekers in the past 50 years, according to USA Today, and this year isn't expected to be any better. Northeastern University's Center for Labor Market Studies in Boston predicts that, nationwide, 36 percent of teens who want jobs this summer will remain unemployed. While 47 percent of Hoosier teens found jobs last summer, employers in Indiana