1. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HOUSING INDUSTRY Housing I 10.01

2. REAL ESTATE APPRAISER Determines the value of business and residential properties Must have good  Organizational skills  Detail oriented  Good writing & math skills  College degree –business  Must have training under a certified appraiser and obtain a state license

3. REAL ESTATE AGENT Matches land or buildings that are fore sale to interested buyers High School Diploma, Pass state exam Need computer skills, time management and communication skills MUST be able to work well with others

4. ARCHITECT Design safe, attractive and useful commercial and residential properties 5 yrs. College degree, State Exam, 3 yrs. Experience Good Math and Artistic skills AIA : American Institute of Architects

5. CARPENTER Frames buildings, installs windows, doors, cabinets Rough Carpenter – builds the basic framework and sets the concrete form Finish Carpenter-installs millwork, cabinets, staircases Skills from On-the-Job Training, there are technical programs for training also

6. Furniture Designer Design functional and appealing furniture for manufactures, design firms Need to be artistic, ability to visualize Use design software College degree in art and design

7. Interior Designer Most have college degree and will pursue continuing education in order to keep up with current trends in design and architecture. Plan and supervise design and arrangement of building interior and exterior Selects and estimates for costs of furniture, wall and floor coverings, and accessories

8. Interior Design (continued) Designers may also arrange for installation of background materials (flooring, wall coverings, lighting, etc) Should be creative and be knowledgeable in lighting, furniture design,textiles, and CADD ASID -American Society of Interior Designers: Promotes and certifies high professional standards in interior design. There is a national test for this certification