As young players prepare to begin their professional careers in the sport, one important person in American football announced his retirement.

VOA: special.2009.05.01

She collected the work of the great ancient painters, but also worked hard to support modern artists beginning their careers.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

The musical helped launch the careers of several African American performers, including singers Josephine Baker and Paul Robeson.

VOA: special.2010.10.08

"There's a lot of fans I come across who have gone on to have careers in law enforcement or become attorneys like myself.

VOA: special.2009.08.24

The aim is for students to finish high school fully prepared for college and careers.

VOA: special.2010.07.22

Some artists are well known, while others are at the start of their musical careers.

VOA: special.2010.08.11

She has starred in several films and helped launch entertainment careers.

VOA: special.2010.04.16

All the band members have established music careers doing other projects.

VOA: special.2009.02.06

Now,as a role model herself, Fuchs is reaching out to girls and young women, encouraging them to pursue careers in science.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

And if last year was an important year in their relationship, this year is crucial for their political careers.

VOA: standard.2010.08.07

(SAYING...) Nearly two-thirds of those polled said women and minorities in STEM careers were under-represented in their companies or institutions.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

The games, which can be downloaded free, are designed to help young Americans explore careers in the Army.

VOA: standard.2010.04.20

Back from their recent mission, Satcher and Melvin are trying to encourage these black students to think about careers in the U.S.space program.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

Others,though,have forged rewarding careers in tribal schools, small businesses, and a big,new,thriving hotel in Monument Valley.

VOA: standard.2010.03.22

For five years, the three women have shared a house and their lives while serving in one of the most prominent and fast-paced careers in Washington.

VOA: standard.2010.08.07

So I think I will have a good future." Jason is one of a growing number of students seeking careers in the video gaming and technology industry.

VOA: standard.2010.04.20

"I know starting your careers in troubled times is a challenge,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.14

"It is absolutely unacceptable to have individuals suffering in silence because they're afraid their peers or superiors will make fun of them,or worse, it will adversely affect their careers,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Careers in science,technology, engineering and math are collectively known as STEM.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

Educators say the goal will be to improve student academic performance in math, science and technology courses, while giving them the tools they need to build lasting professional careers in a 21st-century, knowledge-based economy.

VOA: standard.2010.05.10

Charles Bolden, the head of the US space agency, NASA,and Lisa Jackson from the Environmental Protection Agency,or EPA, came to this Washington,DC middle school to encourage these youngsters to focus on math and science careers.

VOA: standard.2010.05.10