Career Opportunities in FCS PPP

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Career Opportunities
in FCS
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Impact of Future Trends

• Demographics
• by 2030, more than half of all U.S. adults will
  be eligible to join the American Association of
  Retired Persons (AARP), which means they will be
  age 50 or older
• a baby boom also is projected

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Impact of Future Trends

• Dualistic society
• high school diploma will be crucial and
  fundamental for economic security
• gap in income between the wealthy and the poor
  will continue to grow larger

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Family Studies Human Services
Employment opportunities for students with a B.S.
degree in Family and Consumer Resources, majoring
in Family Studies

• Child care consultant
• Adult parent educator
• Community action program director
• Migrant children program coordinator
• Health welfare aide

• Goodwill industries activity coordinator
• Salvation Army activity coordinator
• Camp director
• Recreational specialist

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Hospitality (front office)
Positions

• Assistant front office manager
• Front desk agent, reservationist
• Concierge, front desk
• Relief night auditor
• Front office supervisor

• Hotel manager
• Front desk night auditor
• Front office manager
• Concierge, guest relations agent
• PBX operator, bell person
• Laundry/valet runner

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Textiles and Apparel
Fashion Textile Design

• Special projects manager for textile
  manufacturer's institute
• Apparel production manager
• Museum textile curator
• Apparel market showroom director
• Costume designer

• Designer for apparel manufacturer
• Textile development engineer
• Research and new product development
• Fashion coordinator
• Fashion illustrator
• Fabric store manager

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Nutrition, Wellness, Food Science
and Technology
Nutrition/Dietetics

• Consumer and public relations specialist for food
  company
• Diet counselor
• Wellness coordinator
• Product development researcher

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Reflection Discussion

• Of the Family Consumer Science career areas
  discussed, which one most interests you? Why?
• State the profession or occupation within this
  area you feel you would excel in.
• What skills, abilities and/or talents would be
  beneficial in this career?