Author: patti rambo

(Insert all the FCS credential and certification opportunities here)

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Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers
(name and contact information for FCS teachers)

Family and Consumer Sciences Credential and Certification Opportunities at (name of school)

Importance of Credential or Certification to Students

Importance of credential or certification of
students to the school

The purpose of the assessments is to measure the occupational and/or technical competencies of a student after completing a comprehensive program of study. The benefits to the student include
increased credibility by employers seeking to hire employees with knowledge and skills important to a job.
a heightened self-confidence by completing a rigorous program of study in the family and consumer sciences discipline and successfully passing the exam.
a valuable addition to the student’s resume and portfolio.
and perhaps an additional advantage when applying to postsecondary programs for advanced placement or credit-by-exam.

The Family and Consumer Sciences program and (Name of school) benefit from the success of these students by
providing evidence, via successful assessment achievement, of a program rigorous and comprehensive enough that the student can successfully achieve a national credential or certification.
highlighting a program that successfully prepares students for better career opportunities through credentialing or certification
keeping accurate documentation of certifications or credentials achieved that meet Perkins IV requirements by measuring skills attainment.
helping to prepare students for the demands of a 21st century workforce.

The employer of a student who has
successfully passed a competency
based course of study and assessment may benefit from the success of students who receive a credential or certification by
having an employee who is more likely qualified and productive than a non-credentialed or non-certified employee.
having an employee who can often be a link between education and industry by being a part of a highly skilled, technical workforce.
having an employee who is committed to personal growth and development in a chosen field.
having employees who, by virtue of achieving and maintaining the certification or credential, demonstrate to the community and customers a willingness to continually improve and refine workplace knowledge and skills.