Title: Explore local, state, national, and global economic issues that affect the Human Services career cluster.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-18) > Section: Exploring the Human Services Career Pathways

Exploration should include researching labor market data and reports on the following pathways:

- Consumer Services
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Early Childhood Development and Services
- Family and Community Services
- Personal Care Services

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How do events in other countries influence the job market in the United States?
- How can a change in the U.S. economy affect one's ability to get, keep, or achieve promotion in a job?
- How can local demographics affect services provided?

Communication

- How does one research current events and changes in the economic climate? Why is it important to do so?
- What are the best sources for U.S. jobs data?
- How can social media be used to in communicating about local, state, and global economic issues?

Leadership

- Why should leaders provide resources for human services?
- Why is it important to conserve resources?
- How does one determine whether private or public entities are responsible for providing specific human services?

Management

- How might a family and human services professional influence the allocation of resources?
- How do the childcare or older adult industries affect the national and global economy?
- What might be the consequences of failing to provide certain human services?