2025 Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Educators Conference

Future Ready FCS!  A work-based learning guide for a comprehensive and dynamic Future Ready FCS program
- Sara O’Rourke, Mid-Prairie High School
Want to transform your FCS program into a dynamic, work-based learning powerhouse? This Future Ready FCS presentation offers actionable strategies and resources to implement a comprehensive program that bridges the gap between education and employment. Learn how to design meaningful work experiences, build strong community connections, and empower students with the skills employers demand.Attendees will take away information and materials to support FCS educators in the areas of:
>Importance of Work-based Learning (Future Ready Skills)
>Practical Implementation of Future Ready Experiences
>Building Strong Industry Partnerships & Support
>Future Ready = Student, Family and Community Buy In
>Empowering Students to Choose Future Ready for Their Lives
>Playing a vital role for your district with their vision for Future Ready students through the Individual Career and Academic plan (ICAP) and the District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP).