Objective

• Identify career opportunities in the housing and home management fields.

Careers In Housing & Home Management

Who will you hire?

What will you do for a living?

Skills for Living pg 702-703

Employment Opportunities• Design and

Construction

• Interior Design including design of equipment for interiors

Entrepreneurial Opportunities

• There are many options for entrepreneurs in this field– Architects– Interior designers– Decorators– Building trades– Furniture repair– Interior tasks such as painting, hanging

wallpaper, etc

Entry- Level Jobs

• Assistant to a builder or painter

• Working on an assembly line to make drapes or furniture.

• Training – on the job

Mid- Level Jobs

• Cabinet maker

• Support staff in a design firm

• Floral designer

• Training – apprenticeships, associate’s degree

Professional – Level Jobs

• Architects

• Building engineers

• Interior designer

• Training – college degree

• Meet specific criteria for a professional organization such as The American Society of Interior Design

Personal Qualities Needed

• Creative• Persistent• Good verbal and visual communication skills• Able to stay on the cutting-edge of trends• Able to adjust to changes in the market trends• Problem solving skills• Ability to work independently • Detail oriented• Good time managers to meet deadlines• Good money managers to stay in project budgets• Computer skills, especially CAD programs

Future Trends

• In times of prosperity, there is demand

• During economic slumps the demand drops

• Expect to have to adapt to changes of families, new technologies and available energy sources

Career Plan

• High school classes to include:– CTE –CAD– Art– Photography– Tech classes

• Service work– Habitat for Humanity

Careers In Housing & Home Management