Career Pathways Clothing & Textiles

Key Vocabulary Textiles– fiber, fabric or yarn. Fabric– yarns woven or knitted together. Fashion– what is in style right now. Fibers– what fabric is made of. Seam– where 2 pieces of fabric are sewn together.

Job Description (Types of Jobs) Grow & produce fibers Produce yarns & fabric Design Sew (Construct) Market & Sell Clean

Clothing & Textile Skills Working with hands Technical (working with machines) Quality/Accuracy Focus Time Management Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Creativity School Skills– math, reading, science, art

Career Pathways Agriculture: Production/Processing: Animal Science Plant & Soil Science Science & Management: Farmer/Rancher Sales and Service Marketing Entrepreneurship: Retail Owner Purchasing Agent, Buyer Merchandise Displayer

Get the Facts– Agriculture Agriculture is the nation’s largest employer with more than 21 million workers. Production and Processing jobs are nontraditional for females Production & Processing jobs are high skill. Agriculture jobs pay high wages. Many post-secondary programs in Utah will accept high school courses towards a degree through concurrent enrollment.

Career Pathways- FACS Fashion Design, Manufacturing & Merchandising Fashion Designer Tailor/Seamstress Buyer Retail Sales Person FACS Teacher Interior Design Interior Designer Retail Manager Display Designer Furniture Designer

Get the Facts– Fashion Design Fashion Designers need to have a 2-4 year degree and be knowledgeable about textiles, fabrics, and fashion trends. 2/3 of all fashion designers are employed in New York or California. The best job opportunities will be found in clothing for mass markets. Fashion Design is a high skill and high wage job. Fashion Design is nontraditional for males. Employment growth for fashion designers will stem from a growing population demanding more clothing, footwear, and accessories.

Get the Facts– Interior Design Interior Design is a small occupation with about 65,000 people in the profession. Interior design employment is expected to increase 9-17% by 2014. Interior Design is a high skill and high wage job. Economic expansion, growing homeowner wealth, and an increased interest in interior design will increase demand for designers. Many post-secondary programs in Utah will accept high school courses towards a degree through concurrent enrollment.

Related FACS Classes FACS Exploration Fashion Strategies Clothing 1 & 2 Designer Sewing/Fashion Design Interior Design 1 & 2 Advanced Interior Design Fashion Merchandising Sports Sewing Entrepreneurship in FACS