1. Teacher Recruitment Constance Costley Chris Bunn

2. Did You Know? Text Lack of FCS Teachers have led to program closings and/or noncertified teachers covering FCS positions. 50% of states report a shortage of highly qualified teachers to be of concern

3. Why a Teacher Recruitment Campaign? There are less than 13 students enrolled in student teaching at the current time. The average age of a Family and Consumer Sciences educator In NY is 49 years old.

4. Teachers ARE Life Changers Teachers ARE Selfless WHO influenced you to become a teacher of FCS?

5. Our Goal For each FCS Educator in NYS to ACTIVELY promote FCS Education as a possible CAREER PATH for those interested in teaching..

6. Our Goal Actively engage 4-6 students per year in the conversation of FCS Education as a viable career choice. (1-3) for smaller schools

7. Our Goal Engage Guidance Counselors in our efforts.

8. Our Goal To provide support materials for you. Lessons, Video, Handouts What else would be helpful?

9. How do we entice individuals to become FCS Educators? 10 JOBS FOR EVERY GRADUATE!

10. We entice students to become FCS Educators by… Making personal connections. Start recruiting earlier through student organizations like FCCLA. Know that educators see the next generation of potential teachers in our classrooms everyday. ASK students to… Say YES To FCS!

11. We entice Others to become FCS Educators by… Telling them about the Perks of our Job-Top Ten List- Letting them know where they can get certified

12. Career Changers Text -We are surrounded by talented people in our daily lives. -Why not invite them to become a CTE professional? -Age, gender, former occupation need not matter. Heart for changing student lives is what is needed.

13. Text Who Will You Influence To Become a FACS Teacher ?

14. The Future of FCS Education is in your Hands… Say YES to FCS !!!

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