Fairbanks Resource Agency

• Teena: Gold PanneranemptytextllineThe sun dancing on the water at Pedro Creek made it appear to be filled with gold and gems as Teena proudly showed her panning skills
• Soon shiny specks appearerd toward the edge of the pan, and she beamed
• "Look, right here," she pointed
• "see those flecks? That's gold
• "
• Thomas: ParamedicanemptytextllineThomas talked excitedly about his prospective future
• “I would like to work as a paramedic in an ambulance,” he said
• “I’m proud to be learning about science in school
• That will help me reach my goal
• ”
• Bronson: Research AssistantanemptytextllineAt the University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Large Animal Research Station (LARS) Bronson stepped into a pen with young muskox, born just last spring
• The wooly animals seemed more cartoon-like than real, as Bronson touched the soft fur along their back
• Bronson held out an open-hand piled with Cheerios and the young calves trotted over to receive the treat
• Grant: Car OwneranemptytextllineGrant wants the same things as most young adult men
• He eventually wants to get married and have a home
• "I'd really like to learn to drive and get a car," he said
• He wants to be able to drive to work to support his family
• "Buying a car would be a hard goal, but I'd really like to do that
• "
• Candra - Storm ChaseranemptytextllineAt a very young age, Candra became fascinated with all aspects of weather and has remained so ever since
• Candra paused thoughtfully before answering questions about her dream job
• "I would become a storm chaser
• I would love to chase tornadoes with a good protective team," she express confidently
• John: TeacheranemptytextllineJohn expressed great respect for previous high school teacher, Mr G
• "He was fun and helpful
• He made me think I would like to be a teacher," he said
• "I know it's a hard job
• " John also started learning sign language and liked helping the sign language interpreter in his classroom
• Alex: Dog MusheranemptytextllineNothing gets Alex more excited than talking about dog teams and mushing
• He just lights up
• At Noble Paws, he walked through the entire process, from harnessing the dogs, to giving commands, to feeding them after they ran
• "You say 'mush' when you want them to go," he said
• He expressed pure joy as the sled dogs pulled him along the trail
• "Go, dogs, go!"
• Carli: Veterinary TechniciananemptytextllineFor many years Carli has desired a job taking care of cats and dogs
• “I would like to work with animals, giving them love, and playing with them
• Animals are my passion,” she expressed with dramatic emphasis
• At Animal House Veterinary Clinic a pit bull mix named Randy Travis was the willing recipient of some of that love
• Christine: Fire FighteranemptytextllineWhen a University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Fire Fighter showed Christine full fire-fighting gear, her eyes grew wide with amazement
• "My dream job is to be a fire fighter," she beamed
• "Ever since I was really young I dreamed of being a fire fighter when I grew up
• it's what I want more than anything
• "
• Tyler: CourieranemptytextllineTyler pushed his shiny cart along FRA’s halls and handed out mail, office supplies and the day’s newspaper
• He beamed when thanked for each delivery
• It’s not just Tyler that benefits from this routine
• His smiles are infectious and the recipients of his charm are left with a better day each time they receive a parcel
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• Erin: Office AssistantErin loves to dress in fancy clothes and get her hair done
• She'd like to get dressed up and go to work in an office setting
• "I'd like to work in an office and do shredding
• I'd like to get paid to do it," she said
• "I'd put it in the bank
• " She'd spend some of her hard-earned money at Ulta, she said
• "It's my favorite store
• "
• Talon: Dancing ChefTalon's eyes lit up when asked about his dream job
• He moved to the edge of his seat
• "In summer school we took a trip to a hotel and we toured the whole hotel
• It made me think I would like to work as a hotel chef!" Talon has already taken some basic cooking classes
• He also talked about how much he liked his ballroom dancing classes
• "Maybe I could be a dancing chef!" he laughed
• Josh: Professional Bowler"I’d like to become a pro bowler,” beamed Josh
• “I like it when people come to watch and cheer me on
• ” Being part of a bowling team means a lot to Josh
• When he rolls a good shot he calls out, “Did you see that?” Wearing his brightly colored bowling shirt, Josh said, makes him feel like he is part of something special
• Thomas: BaristaThomas leaned back in his seat thoughtfully as he expressed his ideal job
• “I’m thinking a coffee shop,” he said
• “I like the atmosphere and all the people coming and going
• I like to drink coffee, too
• ”
• Ricky: Construction WorkerRicky was bright with enthusiasm as he described his desire to work in the construction field with his family
• "They frame houses and renovate houses
• I'd like to help with that," he said
• "I've been on the construction site with them before
• I liked being there
• "
• Teena: Gold PannerThe sun dancing on the water at Pedro Creek made it appear to be filled with gold and gems as Teena proudly showed her panning skills
• Soon shiny specks appearerd toward the edge of the pan, and she beamed
• "Look, right here," she pointed
• "see those flecks? That's gold
• "
• Thomas: ParamedicThomas talked excitedly about his prospective future
• “I would like to work as a paramedic in an ambulance,” he said
• “I’m proud to be learning about science in school
• That will help me reach my goal
• ”
• Bronson: Research AssistantAt the University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Large Animal Research Station (LARS) Bronson stepped into a pen with young muskox, born just last spring
• The wooly animals seemed more cartoon-like than real, as Bronson touched the soft fur along their back
• Bronson held out an open-hand piled with Cheerios and the young calves trotted over to receive the treat
• Grant: Car OwnerGrant wants the same things as most young adult men
• He eventually wants to get married and have a home
• "I'd really like to learn to drive and get a car," he said
• He wants to be able to drive to work to support his family
• "Buying a car would be a hard goal, but I'd really like to do that
• "
• Candra - Storm ChaserAt a very young age, Candra became fascinated with all aspects of weather and has remained so ever since
• Candra paused thoughtfully before answering questions about her dream job
• "I would become a storm chaser
• I would love to chase tornadoes with a good protective team," she express confidently
• John: TeacherJohn expressed great respect for previous high school teacher, Mr G
• "He was fun and helpful
• He made me think I would like to be a teacher," he said
• "I know it's a hard job
• " John also started learning sign language and liked helping the sign language interpreter in his classroom
• Alex: Dog MusherNothing gets Alex more excited than talking about dog teams and mushing
• He just lights up
• At Noble Paws, he walked through the entire process, from harnessing the dogs, to giving commands, to feeding them after they ran
• "You say 'mush' when you want them to go," he said
• He expressed pure joy as the sled dogs pulled him along the trail
• "Go, dogs, go!"
• Carli: Veterinary TechnicianFor many years Carli has desired a job taking care of cats and dogs
• “I would like to work with animals, giving them love, and playing with them
• Animals are my passion,” she expressed with dramatic emphasis
• At Animal House Veterinary Clinic a pit bull mix named Randy Travis was the willing recipient of some of that love
• Christine: Fire FighterWhen a University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Fire Fighter showed Christine full fire-fighting gear, her eyes grew wide with amazement
• "My dream job is to be a fire fighter," she beamed
• "Ever since I was really young I dreamed of being a fire fighter when I grew up
• it's what I want more than anything
• "
• Tyler: CourierTyler pushed his shiny cart along FRA’s halls and handed out mail, office supplies and the day’s newspaper
• He beamed when thanked for each delivery
• It’s not just Tyler that benefits from this routine
• His smiles are infectious and the recipients of his charm are left with a better day each time they receive a parcel

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