Title: Evaluate opportunities for employment and entrepreneurial endeavors in the fashion industry.
Course: Fashion Careers II (19201-22) > Section: Analyzing Career Paths

Evaluation should include opportunities in design, production, sales, marketing, publishing, technology, public relations, and operations.

Teacher Resource:

- CTE Trailblazers
- Entrepreneurship Infusion Unit
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are some examples of entry-level positions in the fashion industry?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary for employment success?
- Why is access to current industry information important to the job seeker?

Leadership

- What character traits are well suited to the various careers in the fashion industry?
- What technological skills are needed to enhance the opportunities for a career in the fashion industry?

Management

- What are the current methods for seeking employment in the fashion industry?
- What role does follow-up communication play in the success of employment in the fashion industry?