Promotion of FCS & FCCLA

College and Career Readiness

FCCLA is a national nonprofit student organization that helps youth develop leadership and workplace skills to prepare for both college and careers through peer-to-peer education, community engagement, and the application of skills learned in the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) classroom.

Members can develop skills for both college and career readiness such as critical thinking, management, and interpersonal skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.

Possible Careers:

Child Advocate
Corrections Treatment Specialist
Grief Counselor

Mitchell FCS Classes:

7th Grade FCS Exploratory
Nutrition and Wellness
Nutritional Science

National Programs:

Families First
Power of One

2025 Mitchell STAR Events:

Chapter in Review Display
Repurpose and Redesign
Professional Presentation

Possible Careers:

Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Restaurant Cook
Travel Agent

Mitchell FCS Classes:

Culinary Arts I
Culinary Arts II

National Programs:

Financial Fitness
Stand Up

2025 Mitchell STAR Events:

Event Management

Possible Careers:

FCS Teacher
Preschool/Elementary Teacher
Librarian/Media Collections Specialists

Mitchell FCS Classes:

World Of Work

National Programs:

Career Connections
Community Service

2025 Mitchell STAR Events:

Job Interview
Teach or Train
Public Policy Advocate
Sustainability

Importance of FCS Education

Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs provide students with life management, transferable skills, and employability skills through instruction and leadership development activities. This program focuses on preparing students to balance personal, family, and work responsibilities.

Importance of FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—all necessary within the home and workplace.

Real World Skills Gained Through FCS Education

Family and Consumer Sciences Education contributes to a broad range of intellectual, moral, and workforce development goals. Its mission is to prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences.

Applied Academic Skills: Communications, Math, Science, Basic Literacy

Critical Thinking Skills: Problem Solving, Organization & Planning

Resource Management: Time, Money, Materials, Personnel & Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills: Leadership, Teamwork & Negotiation

Systems Thinking: Teamwork & Project Management, Technology Use

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