Consumer Services
Products purchased for use by people
What are consumer goods?
Music Therapist, Social Worker, and Career Coach
What are some careers in Counseling and Mental Health Services?
Parent Educator, Pre-School Teacher, and Childcare Facility Director
What are some careers in Early Childhood Development and Services?
Dietician, Community Service Director, and Emergency and Relief Worker
What are some careers in Family and Community Services?
Friendly, patient, and interested in the well-being of others.
What are some personality traits or characteristics of professionals in Personal Care Services?
Using technology to interact with, assist, and market products to clients
What are trends in consumer sciences?
A minimum of a 4-year bachelor’s degree and many require advanced degrees as well
What are the common educational requirements for careers in Counseling and Mental Health?
Childcare centers, nursery schools, preschools, public schools, private households, or before- and after- school programs
Where are some places that professionals in Early Childhood Development and Services work?
Psychology, Sociology, Health, Economics, and Interpersonal Communications
What are some common subjects of study for professionals in Family and Community Services?
Cosmetologist, Fitness Trainer, and Massage Therapist
What are some careers in Personal Care Services?
Event Specialist, Market Researcher, and Small Business Owner
What are some careers in Consumer Services?
Working long hours, responding to crises, managing a lot of paperwork and documentation of cases
What are some responsibilities of professionals in Counseling and Mental Health Services?
Joy and satisfaction of nurturing the positive development of young children
What is a reward of many careers in Early Childhood Development and Services?
Dependent on the changing characteristics and needs of families and communities
What is the main influence of trends in the field of Family and Community Services?
Certifications and/or licenses for specific occupations that require much practice and skill
What are the main preparation requirements for professionals in Personal Care Services?
Helping people solve problems, developing much knowledge about many aspects of a particular business, having good customer service, staying up to date on products or services offered, and ability to earn a higher than average salary
What are some rewards and responsibilities of professionals in consumer services?
A website where you can go to research specific careers in counseling and mental health in detail
What is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website?
A place where you can learn more about the education, licensing, or certification requirements for a specific career in Early Childhood Development and Services.
What is careerinfonet.org or bls.gov ?
Satisfaction of knowing you are helping someone regain dignity and independence or achieve daily living goals
What is a main reward of someone who has a career in Family and Community Services?
Listening to customers, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, and providing appropriate care
What are the main responsibilities of professionals in Personal Care Services?
Identifying and managing resources, identifying needs and wants, understanding consumer rights and responsibilities, using effective communication and technology
What are some courses of study for consumer services?
A developing need for programs that serve the growing elderly population
What is a trend in Counseling and Mental Health Services?
Working as a nanny, child care business owner, offering consulting or training services, or opening a retail business that sales products for young children.
What are some entrepreneurial opportunities for professionals in Early Childhood Development and Services?
government, non-profit, or community organizations
Where do most professionals in Family and Community Services work?
Opening specialty salons, spas, or related businesses
What are common entrepreneurial opportunities in Personal Care Services?