Education, Child Development, & Family Services Industry Sector
The Education, Child Development, and Family Services industry sector includes four interrelated pathways: Child Development, Consumer Services, Education, and Family & Human Services. Each pathway in this industry sector consists of at least two courses, beginning with a foundation class that leads to one or more concentration classes and concluding with at least one capstone course. Currently, the District offers a Child Development Pathway at Redwood High school with courses focusing on Life Management and Human Development.
Entry Level Careers (with high school diploma)
Child Care Provider, Preschool Aide, After school Program Aide, Consumer Complaint Clerk, Customer Service Representative, Product Demonstrator, Tutor, Recreation Aide, Child Care Worker
Technical Level Careers (with AA or AS degree or certificate)
Preschool Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Head Start Teacher, Special Education Aide, Parent Educator, Consumer Credit Manager, Property Manager, Consumer Product Tester, Insurance Representative
Professional Level Careers (with BA or BS degree)
K-12 School Teachers, Librarian, Child Protection Social Worker, Preschool Director, School or Adoption Counselor, Child Psychologist, Certified Financial Planner, Consumer Economist, Consumer Information Specialist, Speech Language Therapist
