CAREER AND COLLEGE PREP

Family & Consumer Sciences

It Takes a Village

From family and community services to education and training, you can play a role in helping children, families, or school communities succeed.

Which pathways are offered?

Education & Training—This pathway prepares students for multiple teaching career possibilities, including specialties like special education, speech-language, and early childhood learning.

Hospitality & Food Production—This pathway teaches students about careers in the hospitality and travel industry, including lodging, tourism, and event planning. Students learn about the importance of organizational management, communication, consumer behavior, and customer service.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*

Some of the jobs include:

  • Certified nanny
  • Childcare assistant/worker
  • Childcare center director
  • Coach
  • Food service manager
  • Lodging manager
  • Meeting, convention, and event planner
  • Preschool assistant
  • Teacher
  • Teacher’s aide (elementary, secondary, special education)
  • Tour guide
  • Travel agent
  • University professor 

*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.

Early education student with a little girl talking about a drawing

What could my future look like with this career?**

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**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.

Which industry-recognized certifications and exams can my student prepare for?

  • Child Development Associate
  • NOCTI Childhood Education & Care-Advanced
  • NOCTI Early Childhood Education & Care-Basic
  • ServSafe