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Careers

Apparel Design and Merchandising
The apparel and textile industry is one of the largest employers in the United States as well as in the world. Excellent career opportunities exist for people who have knowledge of the fast-paced world of fashion, who understand textile product development, and who also possess keen business skills. Examples of positions include:

  • Fashion Marketing Specialist


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  • Functional Clothing Designer


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  • Manufacturer's Representative


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  • Merchandise Manager


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  • Pattern Designer/Patternmaker


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  • Piece Goods/Fabric Buyer


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  • Product Developer


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  • Quality Assurance Analyst


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  • Retail Promotion/Management


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  • Visual Merchandiser


    • Child Development and Family Studies
    Rapid changes in society cause stress to individuals from childhood through adulthood. Coping with those stresses has become an important issue for individuals and families. Career opportunities exist for professionals who understand individual growth and development, interactions within families, and interactions of individuals and families with their surroundings. Examples of positions include:

  • Child Life Specialist


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  • Teacher of Infant/Toddler Programs


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  • Parent Educator


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  • Child Advocate


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  • Community/Human Service Worker


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  • Child Care Director


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  • Early Child Development Interventionist


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  • Family Life Educator


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  • Human Development Consultant


    • Family and Consumer Sciences Education
    In addition to ongoing teacher shortages in certain geographical areas, career opportunities in business, industry, and the public sector exist for a professional with an education degree in family and consumer sciences. Examples of positions include:

  • Middle/Secondary School Teacher


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  • Consumer Affairs Director


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  • Cooperative Extension Agent


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  • Extension Service Specialist


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  • Public Affairs Specialist


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  • Consumer Market Analyst


    • Nutrition, Foods, and Food Administration
    The increased demand for knowledge and information on food safety and nutrition for groups such as athletes, the chronically ill, and the elderly offers many challenging career possibilities. Examples of positions include:

  • Food Service Administrator


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  • Nutrition Counselor


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  • Corporate and Sports Wellness Coordinators


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  • Hospital Dietitian


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  • State/Federal Correctional Institution Dietitian


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  • Health and Fitness Adviser


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  • Sports Nutritionist


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  • Food Product Development


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  • Food and Equipment Marketing
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