Development of a career plan should include examination of high school laboratory and cooperative education classes, apprenticeship programs, technical and career schools, and two-year and four-year colleges. It should include preparing and maintaining a portfolio as appropriate.
Many websites offer career exploration resources, including the Virginia Department of Education's Career Planning Guide.
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- How do education and experience work together to build a successful career?
Communication
- What communication skills are needed for a career in the fashion industry?
- What questions should be asked about the field when developing a personal career plan?
- Why is the study of a foreign language beneficial to career preparation in the fashion industry?
Leadership
- What entrepreneurial career paths are available in the fashion industry?
- How can a developed career plan be beneficial in setting personal goals?
Management
- What resources and training are required for a career in the fashion industry?
- What personal management skills are needed to follow a career plan?
- What educational and work-related paths or options are available to pursue a career in the fashion industry?