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Home Economics Careers and Technology Education Programs prepare students to become positive, productive members of families, the workplace, and the community through two programs: Consumer and Family Studies (CFS) and Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO). Consumer and Family Studies equips students with essential skills for living through instruction in eight content areas: - child development and guidance - consumer education - family living and parenting education - fashion, textiles and apparel - food and nutrition - housing and furnishings - individual and family health - leadership development. Home Economics Related Occupations focuses on preparing students with skills for earning a living and careers in eight pathways: - child development and education - consumer services - family and human services - fashion design - manufacturing and merchandising - food science, dietetics, and nutrition - food service and hospitality - hospitality, tourism, recreation - interior design, furnishings and maintenance. The attitudes, skills, and knowledge learned in the CFS content areas provide a basis for success in balancing home and work responsibilities as well as for transitioning to career pathways in home economics related occupations. Students develop an awareness of Home Economics Careers and Technology in the elementary grades and through exploratory courses at the middle level providing a foundation for selecting a career path...

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