Career Development/Entrepreneurship

Program Type 0704 Course Code 096803 CIP Code: 19.0201

Course Rationale

To assist Missouri citizens in acquiring career development/preparation and entrepreneurial skills, performance competencies in the Career Development/Entrepreneurship course taught in Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs enable students to: a. construct meaning related to career development/preparation and entrepreneurship; b. communicate effectively with employers and others related to work, career development/preparation and entrepreneurial information and skills; c. solve problems related to the development of entrepreneurship skills; d. and make responsible decisions that impact career development and the establishment of entrepreneurial ventures.

Course Description

This course introduces individuals to career opportunities and /or career pathways in family consumer sciences and human services-related occupations/careers. It explores the development, marketing, and management functions associated with owning and operating a family consumer sciences and human services-related business. Instruction emphasizes career development and preparation components; balancing family life and entrepreneurial ventures; hands-on activities in entrepreneurial concepts; and use of technology.

Major Projects:

  • POWER OF ONE
  • CAREER CONNECTION
  • STOP THE VIOLENCE (CYBER SAFETY)
  • MY OWN BOSS (Entrepreneurship)

Student Learning Objectives

A. Assuming Leadership Roles as Responsible Family Members and Citizens

  1. Utilize FCCLA program(s) to address career development/entrepreneurship issues
  2. Utilize leadership qualities and skills for problem solving 1.2.6

B. Exploring Careers

  1. Identify career clusters and careers related to the career pathways in Human Services 7.1.1, 7.1.2
  2. Assess personal characteristics and professional requirements for occupations in Human Services 1.2.1, 7.1.6
  3. Investigate education/training, working conditions and income of specific careers 7.1.3
  4. Use effective communication techniques for multiple workplace situations 1.2.3
  5. Examine ethical and professional issues and responsibilities 7.2.2
  6. Evaluate entrepreneurial options related to Human Services 7.1.2

C. Exploring Entrepreneurship

  1. Describe typical characteristics of an entrepreneurship 3.1.1
  2. Analyze characteristics of an entrepreneur 3.1, 7.1
  3. Examine ethical issues affecting entrepreneurship 7.2.2
  4. Analyze character traits associated with entrepreneurship 7.3
  5. Examine risks of entrepreneurship 7.4
  6. Demonstrate creativity 1.2.5
  7. Assess the impact of society on entrepreneurship 7.4
  8. Generate innovative ideas 1.2.5
  9. Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of being an entrepreneur 7.2

D. Assessing Entrepreneurship Traits

  1. Utilize self-assessment tools to determine entrepreneurial traits (i.e., Career Compass, Choices, ASVAB, Holland Code) 1.2.1 Relate skills and personality to entrepreneurship interests and roles 1.2.1
  2. Analyze desirable employee/employer traits 1.2.8
  3. Investigate interpersonal workplace skills 1.2.4
  4. Distinguish transferable skills 1.2

E. Researching Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Requirements

  1. Utilize technology and other resources to research entrepreneurial opportunities 1.2.5
  2. Investigate entrepreneurial options 3.1.2
  3. Evaluate entrepreneurial options 7.1
  4. Select an entrepreneurship venture
  5. Examine aspects and implications of social entrepreneurship

F. Initiating the Business

  1. Examine investigate/research procedures necessary to initiate an entrepreneurial business 7.1.3
  2. Identify entrepreneurial resource agencies (i.e., Students in Free Enterprise, Innovations Center, Kauffman Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, World Wide Web sites, economic development offices) 7.1.6
  3. Investigate pathways of regulatory systems (i.e., local, regional, state and federal government agencies and guidelines) 7.2.1, 7.2.3
  4. Classify various forms of business Research legal issues 7.2.2

G. Developing a Business Plan Develop a business description

  1. Describe business facility and location
  2. Develop an organizational chart
  3. Develop funding/financial resources
  4. Generate a budget
  5. Create forms/records
  6. Design a personnel management plan
  7. Apply laws, regulations and codes
  8. Select supply and equipment needs
  9. Formulate an advertising and customer recruitment plan
  10. Develop a list of resources

H. Implementing Entrepreneurial Skills

  1. Develop a resume 7.1.5
  2. Refine verbal and nonverbal communication skills 13.3.2
  3. Formulate organizational skills 13.5.5
  4. Utilize time management skills
  5. Prioritize tasks to be accomplished
  6. Demonstrate problem solving skills 13.4.3
  7. Model appropriate dress 7.3.2
  8. Demonstrate presentation skills
  9. Apply interpersonal skills 13.1.1
  10. Develop teamwork strategies 13.5.2
  11. Demonstrate salesmanship and marketing skills 3.5.8
  12. Model integrity 1.2.8, 7.3.2
  13. Describe the importance of ongoing training, professional development and continuing education
  14. Demonstrate business etiquette Establish customer/client relations

I. Conducting Follow-Up

  1. Evaluate the project
  2. Analyze results for future decision making
  3. Conduct follow-up recognition (i.e., thank you’s, certificates, phone calls)