Title: Explore career pathways in the field of nutrition and wellness.
Course: Nutrition and Wellness (19253-36) > Section: Exploring Careers in the Field of Nutrition and Wellness

Exploration should yield information on

- the various roles of individuals engaged in careers related to the field of nutrition and wellness
- opportunities for employment, advancement, and entrepreneurial endeavors in the field
- education and training requirements and opportunities
- the impact of field-related occupations on local, state, national, and global economies.

Many websites offer career exploration resources, including the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Virtual Job Shadow, Virginia Food Handlers

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the risks and rewards associated with careers in the field of nutrition and wellness?
- What personality traits enhance the chances of success in careers related to nutrition and wellness?
- What levels of education and training are required for various careers in the field of nutrition and wellness?
- What would be your career goals if you choose a career in nutrition and wellness? How would you define success in this field?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary for career research?
- What questions need to be answered in order to evaluate education and training opportunities?
- What are some alternative ways to obtain education and training in the field of nutrition and wellness?
- What communication skills are essential to those engaged in careers in the field of nutrition and wellness? Which of these skills do you have now? Which ones do you need to develop? How can you develop or improve these skills?
- How might you use the knowledge gained in this course if you choose a career unrelated to nutrition and wellness?

Leadership

- What leadership qualities are needed to take advantage of education and training opportunities?
- What leadership skills are needed to demonstrate professional practices and standards of the nutrition and wellness field?
- What leadership qualities do we need to succeed as a professional or an entrepreneur in the field of nutrition and wellness?
- How do our leadership skills affect career success or failure?
- How would a career in the field of nutrition and wellness contribute to the community?

Management

- What personal factors affect choices of education and training opportunities?
- What resources are available to assist in obtaining the education and training needed for career success?
- What barriers might prevent your choosing this career? How can you overcome these barriers?