Title: Analyze employment trends and opportunities within select Human Services career pathways.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-36) > Section: Exploring the Human Services Career Pathways

Analysis should include

- identifying resources that offer job outlook data (e.g., Virginia Education Wizard, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career One Stop, Virginia CTE Trailblazers)
- researching how technology affects job creation and the demand for skilled workers
- interpreting how the current economy and local demographics affect employment trends within Human Services career pathways.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How do skill, value, and interest assessments help one identify a realistic career path?
- Why is it important to identify personal skills, values, and interests before choosing a career path?

Communication

- What communication skills are needed to research potential careers?
- What questions should one ask to determine entrepreneurial opportunities in a career?

Leadership

- What steps should one take to reach career goals?
- What steps are being taken to increase the numbers of qualified workers for jobs in the Human Services career cluster?

Management

- What factors should be considered when setting career goals?
- What personal factors will influence employment opportunities?
- What criteria should be used to determine an appropriate career path?