Title: (Optional) Identify career clusters and pathways that lead to Family and Consumer Science careers.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory II (19904-6) > Section: Exploring Career, Community, and Family Connections

Identification should include

- Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
  - Performing Arts
  - Audio-Video Communications Technology
  - Visual Arts
  - Broadcasting, Film, and Journalism
  - Printing Technology
  - Telecommunications
- Education and Training
  - Administration and Administrative Support
  - Professional Support Services
  - Teaching and Training
- Hospitality and Tourism
  - Lodging
  - Restaurant and Food and Beverage Services
  - Recreation, Amusement and Attractions
  - Travel and Tourism
- Human Services
  - Consumer Services
  - Early Childhood Development and Services
  - Counseling and Mental Health Services
  - Family and Community Services
  - Personal Care Services
- Marketing, Sales, and Service
  - E-Marketing
  - Management and Entrepreneurship
  - Professional Sales and Marketing
  - Buying and Merchandising
  - Marketing Communications and Promotion
  - Marketing Information Management and Research
  - Distribution and Logistics

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 types of jobs are available in your community?
- What are some examples of traditional and nontraditional careers in Family and Consumer Science?
- What career clusters relate to my intended career?

Communication

- What resources are available about Family and Consumer Science careers?
- How can you find information about Family and Consumer Science careers?

Leadership

- What methods can be used to gain experience and knowledge about different Family and Consumer Science careers?
- Where can you seek guidance for becoming involved in work-based learning opportunities? (e.g., job shadowing, mentoring)

Management

- What are the benefits of career planning?
- How can early career exploration help you choose and plan your future?