Promotion of Family and Consumer Sciences

Have you taken a FACS class before? Well, here at WAO, these are the classes you can take!

Child Development:

Students learn about the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children.

Interior Design I & II:

Students gain the skills and knowledge needed to design spaces.

Culinary I & II/Global Foods:

Students will learn a variety of cooking aspects including food preparation, cooking techniques, and professional kitchen skills.

Fashion I & II:

Students learn how to illustrate clothing and how the principles of design apply to fashion.

Explore FCS:

Explore FCS introduces students to the field of FCS and helps them develop key life skills.

Leadership & Service:

FCCLA members are able to take this class to work on service projects, plan events, and work on competitive events.

Health/Human Development:

Health covers a wide range of topics related to health and wellness.

AAFCS plays a crucial role in FCS by inspiring research, leadership, and service to empower individuals, families, and communities. This organization has assisted in establishing home economics/FCS programs in college and universitites.

Employability Skills

The DNA of FCCLA

Career Preparation

Competitive Events

Advocacy

Leadership Training

Conferences & Special Training

Lifeskills

Scholarships & Recognition

Want to expand your FCS knowledge after high school?

In the U.S., there are 91 Universities that have a FCS program and 89 that offer a FCS Education major.

Careers you can apply an FCS degree to:

FCS Teacher - Teach middle and high school students various subjects like cooking, nutrition, personal finance, and many more.

College Professor - Teach FCS skills in a college setting.

Teaching:

Psychologist - Assess, diagnose, and treat the psychological problems and the behavioral dysfunctions relating to physical and mental health.

Sociologist - Study human behavior, interaction, and organization and examine the effect of social influences.

Research:

Occupational Therapist - Help people improve their ability to perform daily tasks. Work with patients to develop strategies to help them recover, maintain, or improve their skills.

Child Life Specialist - Help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization.

Health:

FCCLA Career Clusters

FCCLA members explore career opportunities and build real world skills by developing projects, engaging and participating in events, and competing regionally and nationally for scholarships and awards. Through participation in FCCLA and exploration of FCCLA’s 6 Career Clusters, members acquire many skills to be college and career ready, including academic knowledge, technical expertise, and a set of general, cross-cutting abilities called “employability skills.”

  • The Arts & Design Career Cluster offers careers in fashion, interior design, visual and performing arts, and entertainment. This cluster emphasizes designing apparel for personal and professional needs, crafting functional and inspiring interiors for homes and businesses—including age-in-place living—and creating spaces for industry.

    Possible Careers:

    Fashion Designer

    Art Therapist

    Space Planner

    FCCLA National Programs:

    Career Connection

    FCCLA STAR Events:

    Fashion Design

    Fashion Construction

    Interior Design

    Repurpose & Redesign

  • The Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway includes the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services.

    Possible Careers:

    Food Service Manager

    Hotel Manager

    Interpreter or Translator

    FCCLA National Programs:

    Career Connection

    Student Body

    FCCLA STAR Events:

    Culinary Arts

    Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

    Baking and Pastry

  • The Financial Services Career Cluster focuses on careers that help individuals and families manage their personal finances, build wealth, and achieve financial security. This cluster emphasizes roles in advising, planning, and managing personal budgets, investments, insurance, and retirement planning.

    Possible Careers:

    Financial Planner

    Mortgage Broker

    Stockbroker

    Budget Analyst

    FCCLA National Programs:

    Financial Fitness

    Career Connection

    FCCLA STAR Events:

    Entrepreneurship

    Personal Finance

  • The Education and Training Career Pathway involves planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

    Possible Careers:

    Teacher or Instructor

    Counselor

    Social Psychologist

    FCCLA National Programs:

    Power of One

    Career Connection

    Families First

    FCCLA STAR Events:

    Teach or Train

    Focus on Children

    Early Childhood Education

  • The Human Services Career Pathway prepares individuals for employment in careers that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services.

    Possible Careers:

    Sociologist

    Social Worker

    Financial Advisor

    Cosmetologist

    FCCLA National Programs:

    Stand Up

    Career Connection

    Community Service

    Financial Fitness

    FACTS

    FCCLA STAR Events:

    Chapter Service in Review Display

    Event Management

    Digital Stories for Change

  • The Public Services Career Cluster focuses on careers dedicated to serving and supporting individuals, families, and communities. This cluster includes roles in public health, emergency services, social and community services, education, and government operations.

    Possible Careers:

    Social Worker

    Nutritionist

    Public Works Manager

    Nonprofit Director

    FCCLA National Programs:

    Families First

    Career Connection

    FACTS

    Community Service

    FCCLA STAR Events:

    Digital Stories For Change

    Public Policy Advocate

    Sustainability Challenge

How do FCS and FCCLA relate?

FCS (Family and Consumer Science) classes give students real-world skills that will prepare them for life. Students will develop skills in areas such as culinary arts, fashion and sewing, hospitality, health management, personal finance, and child development. By developing these skills, students are college and career ready.

FCCLA takes the skills you learn in FCS classes and applies them to the real world by competing in competitive events and participating in service projects. Students use the 6 career clusters (see above) to provide college and career readiness.

Top 6 Employability Skills Gained In FCS Classes:

  • Working with Others Successfully

  • Leadership

  • Creativity

  • Teamwork

  • Responsibility & Time Management

  • Decision Making/Problem Solving