Development of a career plan should include examination of high school laboratory and work-based learning, technical and career schools, and two-year and four-year colleges. It should include preparing and maintaining a portfolio as appropriate.

Many websites offer career exploration resources, including the Virginia Department of Education's Career Planning Guide.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

Why is it valuable to research and assess the various education and training options for career paths in the fashion industry?
How do education, training, and experience work together to build a successful career?

Communication

What communication skills are needed for a career in the fashion industry?
What questions should be asked about the field when developing a personal career plan?
Why is the study of a foreign language beneficial to career preparation in the fashion industry?

Leadership

What leadership skills are important when pursuing education and training requirements for careers in the fashion industry?
What leadership skills would prove helpful and honed once established in an educational or training program?
What entrepreneurial career paths are available in the fashion industry?

Management

What resources and training are required for a career in the fashion industry?
What personal management skills are needed to follow a career plan?
What educational and work-related paths or options are available to pursue a career in the fashion industry?