Title: (Optional) Research Family and Consumer Sciences career clusters.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6) > Section: Managing Career, Community, and Family Connections

Research should include a visual presentation on a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) career, or an overview of FCS occupations and related employment opportunities. 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 are the Family and Consumer Science-related career clusters?
- Why should you compare career goals with required education and training?
- What is the job outlook for Family and Consumer Science educators?

Communication

- How could technology help in career exploration?
- What technologies are used in various FCS careers?

Leadership

- What are the benefits of establishing a tentative career goal?
- What happens if you change your mind about your career goals?
- What are the benefits of obtaining industry certification?

Management

- What type of lifestyle do you expect to afford based on your career choice?
- How can you prepare for careers of the future?
- How do you prepare to become a FCS educator?