- Industry: Government; Labor
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- Company Profile:
A professional who instructs extension workers and develops specialized service activities in area of agriculture or home economics. Responsibilities include:
* Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates training programs in subjects, such as home management, horticulture, and consumer information.
* Prepares leaflets, pamphlets, and other material for use as training aids.
* Conducts classes to train extension workers in specialized fields and in teaching techniques.
* Delivers lectures to commercial and community organizations and over radio and television to promote development of agricultural or domestic skills.
* Analyzes research data and plans activities to coordinate services with those offered by other departments, agencies, and organizations.
* May be designated according to field of specialization as Agricultural-Extension Specialist; Home Economics Specialist.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who instructs farmers and retail grain and feed-store customers in modern and scientific feed and farm management techniques. Responsibilities include:
* Discusses feeding problems for fowl, swine, cattle, and other livestock with farmers.
* Examines poultry or livestock and recommends medication and remedial measures to prevent spread of disease and to maintain healthy poultry or livestock.
* Advises and assists farmers in securing services of veterinarian for treating larger animals.
* Assists farmers in setting up cost and production records to determine most economical method of farm operation.
* May give lectures and demonstrations to farm groups.
* May take feed orders.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who organizes and directs educational projects and activities of 4-H Club. Responsibilities include:
* Recruits and trains volunteer leaders to plan and guide 4-H Club program to meet needs and interests of individuals and community.
* Directs selection of educational projects, such as sewing, woodworking, photography, and livestock raising.
* Procures, develops, distributes, and presents teaching materials, such as visual aids and literature for educational projects.
* Arranges for 4-H Clubs to exhibit or participate in events, such as county and state fairs and state 4-H Club events.
* Develops and maintains recognition and incentive program for members and leaders of 4-H Clubs.
* May specialize in directing 4-H Club activities for girls and be designated Youth Agent.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans, coordinates, and directs consumer education service or research program for equipment, food, or utility company to promote goodwill and sale of products or services. Responsibilities include:
* Studies and interprets data concerning consumer habits and preferences obtained from surveys, letters, and other customer contacts to aid company in product development.
* Plans and organizes program to educate consumers in use of equipment, product, or service.
* Develops and plans methods of instruction and techniques of demonstrating principles of home economics, such as food preparation and equipment use, to community and school groups.
* Directs and coordinates testing of recipes and development of new uses for equipment or product.
* Instructs dealers, sales personnel, and other employees in home management practices and in operation and care of equipment.
* Contacts organizations, such as school, professional, and women's groups, to promote company product and services.
* Writes articles and plans preparation of instruction manuals, booklets on product uses, and other consumer publications.
* Advises on content and accuracy of sales promotional material, such as newspaper, radio, and television advertising copy.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans, coordinates, and directs consumer education service or research program for equipment, food, or utility company to promote goodwill and sale of products or services. Responsibilities include:
* Studies and interprets data concerning consumer habits and preferences obtained from surveys, letters, and other customer contacts to aid company in product development.
* Plans and organizes program to educate consumers in use of equipment, product, or service.
* Develops and plans methods of instruction and techniques of demonstrating principles of home economics, such as food preparation and equipment use, to community and school groups.
* Directs and coordinates testing of recipes and development of new uses for equipment or product.
* Instructs dealers, sales personnel, and other employees in home management practices and in operation and care of equipment.
* Contacts organizations, such as school, professional, and women's groups, to promote company product and services.
* Writes articles and plans preparation of instruction manuals, booklets on product uses, and other consumer publications.
* Advises on content and accuracy of sales promotional material, such as newspaper, radio, and television advertising copy.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in agricultural or home economics services of agricultural extension program within group of counties. Responsibilities include:
* Determines methods and procedures or services and assigns tasks to workers according to extension program policies.
* Examines county methods and procedures to evaluate content and effectiveness of services within district.
* Delivers lectures to groups, such as commercial and community organizations, and directs county extension workers to deliver lectures to publicize and promote extension services activities.
* Reviews personnel data and recommends personnel action, such as hiring and discharging workers and adjusting salaries.
* Prepares, or assists in preparing, activity and planning reports and directs county extension workers to prepare reports.
* May formulate or assist in formulating budget requests to obtain operating funds.
* May be designated according to field of specialization as District Agricultural Agent; District Home Economics Agent.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who directs and coordinates activities of extension service specialists and develops educational programs in agriculture and home economics. Responsibilities include:
* Plans procedures and analyzes data for use by extension service specialists.
* Meets with specialists, volunteers, and other staff to discuss program problems and to disseminate information pertaining to practical applications of research findings in specific program areas.
* Coordinates activities of specialists to ensure program goals are met.
* Recruits and hires workers for specialized extension program services, and plans, organizes, and conducts training programs for new employees.
* Prepares activity, planning, and other reports, and maintains service records.
* Prepares or assists in preparation of budget requests.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who directs and coordinates vocational training programs for public school system, according to board of education policies and state education code. Responsibilities include:
* Confers with members of industrial and business communities to determine human resource training needs for apprenticeable and nonapprenticeable occupations.
* Reviews and interprets federal and state vocational education codes to ensure that program conforms to legislation.
* Prepares budget and funding allocations for vocational programs.
* Reviews and approves new programs.
* Evaluates apprenticeable and nonapprenticeable programs, considering factors, such as selection, training, and placement of enrollees.
* Plans and develops joint programs in conjunction with other members of education staff.
* Organizes committees to provide technical and advisory assistance to programs.
* Coordinates on-the-job training programs with employers, and evaluates progress of enrollees in conjunction with program contract goals.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches vocational training subjects to students in public or private schools or in industrial plants. Responsibilities include:
* Organizes program of practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in trade, and lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology.
* Instructs students in subject areas, such as mathematics, science, drawing, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, codes or regulations related to trade, and safety precautions.
* Plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in shop or laboratory.
* Tests and evaluates achievement of student in technical knowledge and trade skills.
* May be identified according to trade or theory taught or type of establishment in which training is conducted, such as plumbing, electronics, or dental assistance.
* May place students in job training.
* May teach students with disabilities.
* May be required to have certification from state.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who instructs student pilots in flight procedures and techniques and in ground school courses. Responsibilities include:
* Develops and prepares course outlines, study materials, and instructional procedures for students enrolled in basic, advanced, or instrument ground school.
* Lectures on various subjects, such as aircraft construction, federal aviation regulations, and radio navigation.
* Demonstrates operation of various aircraft components and instruments, and techniques for controlling aircraft during maneuvers, such as taxiing, takeoff, and landing, using synthetic instrument trainers.
* Observes student's actions during training flights to ensure assimilation of classroom instruction and to comply with federal aviation regulations.
* Tests and evaluates students' progress, using written and performance tests and oral interviews.
* May teach advanced, basic, or instrument courses and be designated Ground Instructor, Advanced; Ground Instructor, Basic; Ground Instructor, Instrument.
* Must be certified by Federal Aviation Administration.
Industry:Professional careers
