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Today states are working to address teacher shortages[efn_note]UMF Education faculty recognized by MainAEYC for contributions to the early childhood field; University of Main Farmington; March 2024; https://www.umf.maine.edu/2024/03/umf-education-faculty-recognized-by-maineaeyc-for-contributions-to-the-early-childhood-field[/efn_note], milling and baker shortages[efn_note]What it will take to combat the baking industry’s labor shortage; Baking Business.com; Feb 2024; https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/60988-what-it-will-take-to-combat-the-baking-industrys-labor-shortage[/efn_note], hospitality labor shortages[efn_note]How the Hospitality Sector is Adapting to a Talent Shortage; Talroo; April 2022; https://blog.talroo.com/how-hospitality-sector-is-adapting-to-talent-shortage/[/efn_note] and more. In the baking field alone, the industry is expected to have approximately 53,000 unfilled jobs by 2030. Since 2006, the Alliance for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) has collaborated to provide career exploration resources, professional development opportunities, and industry-recognized credentials to equip Career Technical Education (CTE) learners to lead better lives, be work- and career-ready, and make meaningful contributions in their communities.
State CTE Directors and their staff play an important role in helping to fill these shortages through the programs and pathways offered in their state. Family and Consumer Sciences programs ensure learners are prepared with the necessary academic, technical, and employability skills to be successful in any workplace and provide them with training in over eight content specialty areas, amplifying the effectiveness of FCS programs in putting learners into career paths directly from graduation. To review the range of specialties supported by Family and Consumer Sciences, visit the Alliance website.
The Alliance for Family & Consumer Sciences is a coalition of organizations representing academia, business and industry, professional associations, and honor societies leading family and consumer sciences efforts around the globe. Today, AAFCS serves as the managing partner of the Alliance.
The Alliance for FCS members are ideal partners for states seeking to set up programs and connect with business and industry and content experts to grow Family and Consumer Sciences education throughout the U.S.
The Alliance for FCS provides research and resources in Family and Consumer Sciences content areas. One specific example is the resource page on Nutrition and Wellness which supports states seeking to prepare learners to enter industries suffering worker shortages such as culinary arts, milling and baking, food science and nutrition, and food-supporting industries. Lesson plans, safety tips, webinars, certification programs, and other programs offered by Alliance for FCS members are available to CTE directors and staff to enhance state educational programs, making them ideal sources of future employees for these industries. Visit the Alliance for FCS, Nutrition, and Wellness Resources today at https://www.aafcs.org/allianceforfcs/initiatives/nutrition-wellness
To inquire about resources in the other Family and Consumer Sciences content areas or to join the Alliance, reach out to [email protected] for more information.
About the Alliance for FCS
The mission of the Alliance for Family & Consumer Sciences is to unify diverse organizations with a common purpose by advancing the value of family and consumer sciences globally. These efforts will enhance the visibility and viability of family and consumer sciences to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities in a diverse and global society.
