Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III
Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III students continue to build on knowledge and skills acquired in Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I and II to lead better lives, be career-ready, build strong families, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Students explore human development, relationships, personal environments, nutrition and wellness, textile skills, personal financial skills, career opportunities, and leadership skills. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
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Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
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| 132071 | Credit Counselors | No |
| 112022 | Sales Managers | No |
| 211091 | Health Education Specialists | No |
| 399011 | Childcare Workers | Yes |
| 252011 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | Yes |
| 119151 | Social and Community Service Managers | No |
| 211029 | Social Workers, All Other | No |
| 399099 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | No |
| 399041 | Residential Advisors | No |
| 119039 | Education Administrators, All Other | No |
| 272022 | Coaches and Scouts | No |
| 252021 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | No |
| 252052 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | No |
| 252012 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | No |
| 252022 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | No |
| 252031 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | No |
| 252032 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Yes |
| 252057 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | No |
| 252058 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | No |
| 291031 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | No |
| 119051 | Food Service Managers | No |
| 351011 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Yes |
| 119081 | Lodging Managers | No |
| 131121 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | No |
| 271025 | Interior Designers | No |
| 271029 | Designers, All Other | No |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Visual Arts |
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| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Administration & Administrative Support |
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| Professional Support Services |
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| Teaching/Training |
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| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services |
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| Lodging |
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| Recreation, Amusements & Attractions |
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| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Consumer Services |
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| Counseling & Mental Health Services |
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| Early Childhood Development & Services |
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| Family & Community Services |
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| Personal Care Services |
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