Identification should include
- individual personal skills (e.g., leadership ability, problem-solving ability, organizational ability)
- interests (e.g., sports, theater, music, physical fitness, recreational activities, volunteer activities)
- networking with local business representatives
- volunteering or working in sports and entertainment industries to gauge interest in the business of sports and entertainment and to gain valuable work experience.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can the student's personal strengths be used in careers in the sports and entertainment industries?
- How can development of new skills and interests increase career opportunities?
- How can volunteering help identify skills?
- What state and national certification exams are available in sports and entertainment marketing?