Career Clusters

FCCLA has made a concentrated effort to illustrate the connection of FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) to Career Clusters. FCCLA most directly supports Career Clusters in Arts and Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Financial Services, Education and Training, Human Services, and Public Service.

FCCLA National Programs and Competitive Events support CTE students’ development of knowledge and skills, enhancing the classroom experience and Career Cluster initiatives. FCCLA is integrated into FCS and is intracurricular, providing students with opportunities for work-based learning, business and industry networks, and industry-recognized certifications.

FCCLA Members explore career opportunities and build real world skills by developing projects, engaging and participating in events, and competing regionally and nationally for scholarships and awards. Through participation in FCCLA and exploration of FCCLA’s six Career Clusters, members acquire many skills to be college and career ready, including academic knowledge, technical expertise, and a set of general, cross-cutting abilities called “Career-Ready Practices.”

In addition, through FCS education, FCCLA Members learn real world skills that are transferable to any Career Cluster they choose, these Career-Ready Practices include:

• Applied Academic Skills: Communications, Math, Science, Basic Literacy
• Critical Thinking Skills: Problem Solving, Organization & Planning
• Resource Management: Time, Money, Materials & Personnel
• Information Use
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills: Leadership, Teamwork & Negotiation
• Personal Qualities
• Systems Thinking: Teamwork & Project Management
• Technology Use