The FACS Pathway Independent Living

Key Vocabulary 1. Independence– freedom through responsibility. 1. Independence– freedom through responsibility. 2. Economics– using personal resources wisely. 2. Economics– using personal resources wisely. 3. Consumer– one who buys/uses/consumes goods and services. 3. Consumer– one who buys/uses/consumes goods and services. 4. Communication– sending and receiving a message. 4. Communication– sending and receiving a message. 5. Social skills– getting along with others. 5. Social skills– getting along with others.

Job Description Help individuals and families: Help individuals and families: Develop independence. Develop independence. Protect their rights. Protect their rights. Solve problems. Solve problems. Get along with others. Get along with others. Communicate. Communicate. Manage resources. Manage resources.

Independent Living Skills Teamwork Independence Leadership Ethics– know and stand up for the right. Positive Attitude Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication School Skills– English, social studies, math, reading, etc.

Career Pathways Consumer Economics Services Consumer Economics Services Consumer Economist Consumer Economist Financial Planner Financial Planner Credit Counselor Credit Counselor Family & Human Services School Counselor/Psychologist Social Worker Adoption/Foster Care FACS Teacher

Get the Facts: During the next ten years, more personal financial advisors will be needed to help millions of workers who are ready to retire. During the next ten years, more personal financial advisors will be needed to help millions of workers who are ready to retire. Jobs for financial advisors are projected to grow over 41% over the next 10 years. Jobs for financial advisors are projected to grow over 41% over the next 10 years. Consumer Economic Service jobs are in high demand. Consumer Economic Service jobs are in high demand. Consumer Economic Service jobs are nontraditional for males. Consumer Economic Service jobs are nontraditional for males. Consumer Economics Services

Family & Human Services Get the Facts: Family and Community Service employees hold about 2.2 million jobs. Social Service jobs are one of the fastest growing jobs, especially those that work with the elderly. Family & Human Service jobs are in high demand. Family & Human Service jobs are nontraditional for males.

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