1. Objective Identify career opportunities in the housing and home management fields.

2. Careers In Housing & Home Management Who will you hire? What will you do for a living? Skills for Living pg 702-703

3. Employment Opportunities Design and Construction Interior Design including design of equipment for interiors

4. Entrepreneurial Opportunities There are many options for entrepreneurs in this field –Architects –Interior designers –Decorators –Building trades –Furniture repair –Interior tasks such as painting, hanging wallpaper, etc

5. Entry- Level Jobs Assistant to a builder or painter Working on an assembly line to make drapes or furniture. Training – on the job

6. Mid- Level Jobs Cabinet maker Support staff in a design firm Floral designer Training – apprenticeships, associate’s degree

7. Professional – Level Jobs Architects Building engineers Interior designer Training – college degree Meet specific criteria for a professional organization such as The American Society of Interior DesignAmerican Society of Interior Design

8. Personal Qualities Needed Creative Persistent Good verbal and visual communication skills Able to stay on the cutting-edge of trends Able to adjust to changes in the market trends Problem solving skills Ability to work independently Detail oriented Good time managers to meet deadlines Good money managers to stay in project budgets Computer skills, especially CAD programs

9. Future Trends In times of prosperity, there is demand During economic slumps the demand drops Expect to have to adapt to changes of families, new technologies and available energy sources

10. Career Plan High school classes to include: –CTE –CAD –Art –Photography –Tech classes Service work –Habitat for Humanity

11. Careers In Housing & Home Management