Webinars

Overview of FCS in the Classroom

Exploration into the FCS Classroom

How are Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educators, programs and students maximizing success and visibility in the classroom and community?  Discover the answer during an interactive session designed to expand your perspective and inspire new possibilities.

During this session, panelists will explore career and technical education (CTE), Family and Consumer Sciences as a CTE area, and the future of FCS in the classroom. Attendees will gain insight into FCS topics and areas that are growing in demand, new emerging technologies or topics, approaches to engage communities as part of FCS projects, and partnerships such as those with Cooperative Extension that can amply impact. 

This session will feature the following professionals: 

• Cathe Felz, FCS Educator and FCCLA Adviser, Three Forks High School (MT)
• Cheryl Lively, 4-H Educator and County Extension Director, Greer County (OK)
• Kayla Godbey Howard, FCS State Program Manager, Office of Career and Technical Education (KY)

The webinar is sponsored by the Alliance for Family and Consumer Sciences and is available at NO cost.

The on-demand recording can be accessed in the Think FCS Library (no log in required).

Overview of FCS in the Industry

Exploration into the FCS Career Journey

What opportunities exist for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) beyond the classroom? Discover the answer during an interactive session designed to expand your perspective and inspire new possibilities.

By attending, you will:

• Explore diverse career pathways in FCS, from global service to industry innovation.
• Learn how FCS knowledge and skills translate into career success
• Gain practical insights into the transferable skills such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, that empower professionals in non-education roles.
• Be inspired by real-world journeys that demonstrate how FCS opens doors to impactful careers across industries and around the world.

This session will feature the following professionals who have applied their FCS foundation to thrive in unique roles, offering you a firsthand look at how the discipline supports success in unexpected places.:

• James Oviatt, Operations Training Manager, Disneyland Resort, California
• Menia Chester, Owner of M. Latrell Farms and Southern Jazz and Sweets, Georgia
• Melissa Martin, Executive Director, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Kentucky

The webinar is being sponsored by the Alliance for Family and Consumer Sciences and is available at NO cost.

The on-demand recording can be accessed in the Think FCS Library (no log in required).