Req 9 — Choose Career or Hobby
9.
Careers. Do ONE of the following.
The final requirement asks you to look beyond the badge itself. Choose one of two paths: research a professional career in radio, or explore radio as a hobby or volunteer service.
Your Options
Req 9a — Research a Radio Career: Pick one radio-related career and research the training, education, costs, job prospects, salary, duties, and advancement opportunities. Present your findings to your counselor.
Req 9b — Radio as Hobby or Service: Explore how you could use radio as a lifelong hobby or volunteer service. Research training, licensing, expenses, and supporting organizations. Discuss short- and long-term goals with your counselor.
How to Choose
Choosing Your Path
Consider what interests you most
- Career curiosity: If you’re interested in engineering, broadcasting, telecommunications, or public safety, choose 9a.
- Hobby interest: If you’ve been excited by the hands-on aspects of this badge and want to keep going (especially if Option A or E sparked something), choose 9b.
- Both are valuable: 9a gives you practical career research skills. 9b gives you a plan for personal development.