The Family & Consumer Science Departments provides courses and other learning opportunities that:
- Prepare students for careers in family & consumer science by meeting state standards for health development education.
- Prepare students to transition from school to work or to continue with post-secondary educational options.
- Provide students the option to acquire user specialist certifications.
- Develop students employability skills to comply with SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skill, US Dept. of Labor).
Clothing, Textiles & Fashion
Courses in clothing, textiles and fashion will help prepare students who may be interested in careers such as:
- Art Director
- Artist
- Commercial Artist
- Computer Animator
- Curator and Gallery Manager
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Illustrator
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Interior Designer
- Textile Designer
- Commercial Photographer: Digital, Still, Video, Film
- Commercial/Residential and Home Furnishing Coordinator
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Early Childhood Development & Services
Courses in early childhood development & services will help prepare students who may be interested in careers such as:
- Director/Asst. Director - Childcare Facilities
- Elementary School Counselor
- Preschool Teacher
- Educator for Parents
- Nanny
- Teachers' Assistant
- Childcare Assistant/Worker
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Family & Community Services
Courses in family and community services will help prepare students who may be interested in careers such as:
- Adult Day Care Coordinator/Worker
- Career Counselor
- Child Life Educator/Specialist
- Community Housing Service Worker
- Community Service Director
- Coordinator of Volunteers
- Dietician
- Director Religious Activities
- Education Programs
- Emergency and Relief Worker
- Employment Counselor
- Geriatric Services Worker
- Human Services Worker
- Leisure Activities Coordinator
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Marriage and Family Counselor
- Religious Leader
- Residential Advisor
- Social and Human Services Assistant
- Social Services Worker
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services
Courses in restaurants and food/beverage services will help prepare students who may be interested in careers such as:
- Kitchen/Service/General Manager
- Maitre'd
- Restaurant Owner
- Baker
- Brewer
- Caterer
- Executive Chef
- Cook
- Pastry & Specialty Chef
- Server
- Banquet Set up
- Room Service Attendant
- Kitchen Steward
- Host
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Teaching/Training
Courses in teaching and training will help prepare students who may be interested in careers such as:
- Teacher
- College/University Lecturer, Professor Human Resource Trainer
- Physical Trainer
- Coach
- Child Care Director
- Child Care Worker
- Child Life Specialist
- Nanny
- Early Childhood Assistant
- Teacher Aids
- Group Worker
- Group Worker Assistant
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