Entrepreneurial Opportunities

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1 Slide 1 Principles of Human Services Page1 Design Project

2 Slide 2 Copyright Copyright Texas Education Agency, These Materials are copyrighted and trademarked as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions: 1) Texas public school districts, charter schools, and Education Service Centers may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for the districts and schools educational use without obtaining permission from TEA. 2) Residents of the state of Texas may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for individual personal use only, without obtaining written permission of TEA. 3) Any portion reproduced must be reproduced in its entirety and remain unedited, unaltered and unchanged in any way. 4) No monetary charge can be made for the reproduced materials or any document containing them; however, a reasonable charge to cover only the cost of reproduction and distribution may be charged. Private entities or persons located in Texas that are not Texas public school districts, Texas Education Service Centers, or Texas charter schools or any entity, whether public or private, educational or non-educational, located outside the state of Texas MUST obtain written approval from TEA and will be required to enter into a license agreement that may involve the payment of a licensing fee or a royalty. For information contact: Office of Copyrights, Trademarks, License Agreements, and Royalties, Texas Education Agency, 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX ; phone ; copyrights@tea.state.tx.us. 2 Page2 Design Project

3 Slide 3 What is an Entrepreneur? A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so 3 Starting a small business can be exciting but hard work. Is this an option you might be interested in? Page3 Design Project

4 Slide 4 Small Businesses The U.S. Small Business Administration defines a small business concern as one that is independently owned and operated, is organized for profit and is not dominant in its field (image from video) An Introduction to the SBA (click on link) 4 Small businesses play an important role in today s economy. Click on link to view video: An Introduction to the SBA Every year the U.S. Small Business Administration and its nationwide network of resource partners help millions of small businesses start, grow and succeed. Page4 Design Project

5 Slide 5 Human Services Career Cluster Prepares individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs 5 There are five Programs of Study and nine Models for this Career Cluster. Page5 Design Project

6 Slide 6 Programs of Study Consumer Services Counseling and Mental Health Early Childhood Development Family and Community Services Personal Care Services 6 Programs of study is a way of organizing the curricula and educational activities within a career cluster related to a student s specific academic and career goal. Page6 Design Project

7 Slide 7 Consumer Services 7 Programs of Study Models include: Financial Manager Advisor Sales Representative Housing Sales Manager Apparel Page7 Design Project

8 Slide 8 Program Profile Professionals in this area help people with decisions and problems relating to: Consumer goods Finance Insurance Real estate 8 Entrepreneurial opportunities may include: Financial advice office Insurance business Loan business Real estate business Retail store Can you think of any other businesses that fit in this category? Page8 Design Project

9 Slide 9 Counseling and Mental Health 9 Program of Study Model includes: Marriage & Family Therapist Page9 Design Project

10 Slide 10 Program Profile Professionals in these occupations assist people with: Career decisions Educational options Family matters Mental health issues Personal problems 10 Entrepreneurial opportunities may include: Counseling office Health education business Healthcare business Mental health and substance abuse facility (county, local or state) Rehabilitation business Can you think of any other businesses that fit in this category? Page10 Design Project

11 Slide 11 Early Childhood Development 11 Program of Study Model includes: Child Care Director (Preschool & Kindergarten) Page11 Design Project

12 Slide 12 Program Profile Professionals in these careers nurture and teach: Preschool-age children 12 Entrepreneurial opportunities may include: Day care Pre-school Can you think of any other businesses that fit in this category? Page12 Design Project

13 Slide 13 Family and Community Services 13 Program of Study Model includes: Dietitians Geriatric Care Manager Social and Community Services Manager Page13 Design Project

14 Slide 14 Program Profile Some professionals in this area help families and individuals meet their: Nutritional needs Others help vulnerable populations: Care for the elderly Cope with problems of daily living Counsel troubled individuals Solicit contributions for various social agencies Train or retrain the unemployed 14 Entrepreneurial opportunities may include: Home health agencies State, county or local agencies Can you think of any other businesses that fit in this category? Page14 Design Project

15 Slide 15 Personal Care Services 15 Program of Study Model includes: Cosmetologist Page15 Design Project

16 Slide 16 Program Profile Personal care professionals help people with their: Personal appearance, including: Styling hair Giving manicures Providing facial treatments Giving makeup advice They may also provide: Health Fitness training 16 Entrepreneurial opportunities may include: Barber shop Beauty salon Fitness gym Spa Can you think of any other businesses that fit in this category? Page16 Design Project

17 Slide 17 Careers 17 According to the Achieve Texas: Human Services College and Career Planning Guide, the Texas Workforce Commission projects endless growth opportunities in these areas. Let s begin to think of our own business! Page17 Design Project

18 Slide 18 Questions? 18 Page18 Design Project

19 Slide 19 References and Resources Images: Achieve Texas In Action: Human Services Microsoft Office Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Textbook: Littrell, J. J., Clasen, A. H., & Pearson, P. (2004). From school to work. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox. Websites: Achieve Texas College and Career Initiative An education initiative designed to prepare students for a lifetime of success. It allows students to achieve excellence by preparing them for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship. O*Net Online Human Services Career Cluster SBA.gov The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. YouTube : An Introduction to the SBA Every year the U.S. Small Business Administration and its nationwide network of resource partners help millions of small businesses start, grow and succeed Page19 Design Project