Title: (Optional) Research job outlook projections within the industry.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-18) > Section: Exploring Careers in Fashion and Related Industries

Research should include a demographic analysis of national, state, regional, and local employment in a specified occupation.

Teacher Resources:

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

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it helpful for job seekers to analyze demographic information at a variety of geographical levels (e.g., national, local)?
- What may be the consequences of ignoring labor market data?

Communication

- How can one use labor market data to help make career decisions?
- How can one determine whether research is reliable and adequate for decision-making?

Leadership

- How can information collected within career research influence career decisions?
- What skills are required to conduct career research efficiently and effectively?

Management

- What resources are most useful to those researching the apparel, accessory, and textile industries?