Title: Identify career options within cosmetology.
Course: Cosmetology I (19101-I) > Section: Introducing Cosmetology

Identification should include understanding career paths (e.g., product development; salon management or ownership; teaching; hair, skin, and nail care services) available to a licensed cosmetologist.

Teacher Resources:

- Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Career Cluster Dashboard, CTE Trailblazers: select Human Services Career Cluster

Process/Skill Questions:

- What skills are needed for a career in cosmetology?
- What specializations are in demand in the cosmetology industry?
- What is in the scope of practice of cosmetology?
- Where could one find labor market data regarding career growth or decline for cosmetologists?
- What is the difference between salon employment vs. an independent career path?