Exploring Career Pathways and Services

What is the primary focus of consumer services?

• Assisting individuals with personal and family issues

• Helping individuals with decisions and problems relating to finance, real estate, insurance, and consumer goods

• Teaching young children in educational settings

• Providing medical care in hospitals

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Which of the following is an example of a credential or certification?

• A high school diploma

• A professional license to practice law

• A part-time job experience

• A volunteer position at a local charity

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In which settings might workers in counseling and mental health be employed?

• Retail stores and shopping malls

• Hospitals, clinics, schools, or private settings

• Construction sites and factories

• Restaurants and cafes

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What is the main role of early childhood services?

• Providing financial advice to adults

• Nurturing or teaching infants and young children

• Assisting with career decisions for teenagers

• Offering legal services to clients

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Which of the following best describes a career?

• A single job held for a short period of time

• A progression of related jobs over an extended period of time

• A temporary job to gain experience

• A job that requires no specific skills

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What type of problems do workers in counseling and mental health help with?

• Financial and real estate issues

• Personal, family, educational, mental health, and career decisions

• Legal and criminal matters

• Technical and engineering problems

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What is the purpose of a credential or certification?

• To indicate a professional is suitable and qualified to work in a field

• To provide temporary job experience

• To offer volunteer opportunities

• To gain a high school diploma

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What type of settings might early childhood services workers be employed in?

• Hospitals and clinics

• Child care centers, nursery schools, preschools, public schools, private households, and before- and after-school programs

• Corporate offices and businesses

• Retail stores and shopping malls

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Family and Consumer Sciences can lead to career pathways in high school such as Early Childhood Education, Foods & Nutrition and Marketing .

• True

• False

What are some common human services careers?

• Social worker, counselor, case manager, therapist, community health worker

• Chef, musician, athlete

• Actor, artist, writer

• Engineer, scientist, architect