Identification should include
- Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
- Performing Arts
- Audio-Video Communications Technology
- Visual Arts
- Broadcasting, Film, and Journalism
- Printing Technology
- Telecommunications
- Education and Training
- Administration and Administrative Support
- Professional Support Services
- Teaching and Training
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Lodging
- Restaurant and Food and Beverage Services
- Recreation, Amusement and Attractions
- Travel and Tourism
- Human Services
- Consumer Services
- Early Childhood Development and Services
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Family and Community Services
- Personal Care Services
- Marketing, Sales, and Service
- E-Marketing
- Management and Entrepreneurship
- Professional Sales and Marketing
- Buying and Merchandising
- Marketing Communications and Promotion
- Marketing Information Management and Research
- Distribution and Logistics
Many websites offer career exploration resources, including Virginia Education Wizard, Virginia Career VIEW, and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What types of jobs are available in your community?
- What are some examples of traditional and nontraditional careers in Family and Consumer Science?
- What career clusters relate to my intended career?
Communication
- What resources are available about Family and Consumer Science careers?
- How can you find information about Family and Consumer Science careers?
Leadership
- What methods can be used to gain experience and knowledge about different Family and Consumer Science careers?
- Where can you seek guidance for becoming involved in work-based learning opportunities? (e.g., job shadowing, mentoring)
Management
- What are the benefits of career planning?
- How can early career exploration help you choose and plan your future?