Assignment 1 – 1 page

summarize what you learned in the interview . Discuss how the interview has affected the way that you now view your future in family service.

Interview questions to be answered

Challenges and Rewards of Working with Families:

1. What are some of the most rewarding experiences you’ve had while working with families, and how have they impacted your career?

2. Can you share some of the common challenges you face when working with families, and how do you manage to overcome them?

Educational and Career Path:

3. What educational background and training did you pursue to become a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)?

4. What inspired you to choose a career in family life education, and how has your career path evolved over time?

Future of the Industry:

5. How do you see the role of Family Life Educators evolving in the next decade, particularly with advancements in technology and changing societal norms?

Assignment 2 – 2 pages

After reading about the different career options students have pursued discussed in the chapter and exploring the

We are Family Science website
, think about your future career goal. Research your specific career area to learn more about it. The

Occupational Outlook Handbook
can help you find information on the requisite skills and education, the duties and training, and the pay and projected job outlook for many of family-focused occupations.

Then, develop a
2 page paper on how an HDFS education can help you excel in your chosen field (
working with young children). Consider the following:

· Does your future career goal require a Master’s or Doctorate degree?

· What characteristics and skills are required?

· Is this career governed by specific codes of ethics or standards of service delivery?

· What aspects of the career excite you the most?

· Which concern you the most?

· Did this research change your ideas about working with families? How so?