Special post by Denise DuBois, Realityworks Product Manager and AAFCS Co-Chair
From the creation of our flagship RealCare Baby® infant simulator 25 years ago to the new education and training tools we’re planning for 2023, Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) professionals have played a huge part in the success of Realityworks. We could not be more grateful. Six years ago, we were honored to join the Alliance for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS); two years later, I was proud to be named co-chair. Today, I am excited to have a front-row seat to the exciting initiatives AAFCS launches for its members. One such initiative is their Virtual Professional Development (VDP) series, which will feature one of my favorite webinars, “Engaging FCS Career Exploration: Free Resources to Use Tomorrow.” Here are 7 reasons you won’t want to miss this on-demand presentation.
Earn Professional Development Units (PDUs)
The AAFCS’ new VDP series modules is an exclusive benefit to AAFCS members only as an opportunity to acquire professional development in FCS areas. If you’re looking for ways to keep your knowledge and skills current and increase student engagement, this new VDP series is worth exploring. (Not an AAFCS member? Non-members can participate with a paid membership – https://www.aafcs.org/about/membership-homepage/join)
Get sources for free career exploration curricula
Career exploration engages students at a time when they are at a higher risk for disengaging from learning due to challenges in forming identity, coping with peer pressure, and navigating new environments. Viewers will receive a variety of lessons for building a career exploration foundation within FCS.
Discover hands-on resources that will make FCS career exploration come to life
21st century learning aids can help grab students’ attention while engaging them and helping them discover potential careers. I’ll showcase my favorite hands-on learning aids for FCS career exploration, including opportunities in Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Education and Training and Visual Arts and Interior Design.
Receive free assets you can use immediately
I am excited to share my favorite resources from Realityworks and other organizations to help you jump-start career exploration opportunities in your classroom.
Discover sources for integrating soft skill instruction into FCS career exploration
Soft skills are considered the “bedside manner” of the workplace, and they are vital for all careers. That’s why I’m including tips and ideas for maximizing soft skill development alongside career exploration in this presentation.
Review methods for tying career exploration into CTE competitive events
CTSOs like FCCLA not only have great career exploration topics, lessons and handouts, but their competitive events incorporate career exploration.
Earn your AAFCS Professional Development PDU Certificate
AAFCS members who access and complete the module will receive a detailed resource document with related links and lessons, a Global Interdependence in Action and an AAFCS Professional Development PDU Certificate.
The AAFCS VPD modules are available on-demand (24/7) for convenient access and viewing! Enjoy my presentation, “Engaging FCS Career Exploration: Free Resources to Use Tomorrow,” plus others, here.
