Family and Consumer Education teaches students life skills that will help them thrive now and in the future. Students will learn such essentials as meal planning and preparation, personal safety, child care, interior design and layout, family budgeting, and clothing care. There is an emphasis on communication, team building technology advancements related to the family. Students explore career opportunities related to many avenues in Family and Consumer Education as well as practical application to family life now and as it develops. Students will learn the basics of getting and keeping employment and will have opportunities to practice applying and interviewing for jobs with several mock restaurants during class.