Title: Investigate careers associated with turf-related services.
Course: Turfgrass Management, Advanced (18054-IV) > Section: Investigating Careers in the Turfgrass Industry

Investigation may include

- service contractor
- turf construction/renovation contractor (e.g., golf course, athletic fields, turf complexes)
- synthetic turf contractor
- equipment setup and service technician/mechanic
- turf service technician.

Investigation should yield information about entry-level or advanced positions in the selected career area, including

- duties and tasks that make up the job
- educational and training requirements for career entry
- physical demands of the job
- working conditions
- economic considerations
- local, regional, and statewide job opportunities
- licensing/certification requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What foundational experiences would prepare you for this career?
- What factors might influence you to choose this career?
- What communication skills will you need to succeed in a career with a diverse (e.g., bilingual, multicultural) workforce?
- What is the potential for professional growth in this career?
- What personal traits will help you succeed in this career?
- What technical and academic courses will help you prepare for this career?
- Other than money, what rewards (e.g., social interaction, personal growth, job satisfaction) do you want to gain from your career? Which of these rewards is most important to you? Why?
- What are the benefits of work-based learning experiences to career entry in the turfgrass industry?