1. Career Pathways
Clothing & Textiles

2. 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.

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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