Learn how organizations attract and deploy home economists, and what it takes to build strong recruitment programs.
The book examines why there is a broad demand for home economists and how Extension services recruit qualified professionals. It discusses challenges like competition for salaries, awareness of opportunities, and the need for coordinated recruitment efforts. Concrete strategies are offered to improve outreach, materials, and training for staff involved in recruitment.
Readers will find practical guidance on creating effective career literature, using films and slides, arranging summer internships, and connecting with teachers, counselors, and university students. The text also explores broader employment trends and potential expansions in public welfare and urban work that could affect demand for home economists.
- How to coordinate a state-wide recruitment program for Extension roles
- Ways to present compelling career information through literature, media, and outreach
- Hands-on methods for attracting students and new graduates to home economics careers
- Strategies for expanding recruitment in welfare, urban, and public service contexts
Ideal for readers exploring careers in home economics, Extension work, or workforce development, and for educators and administrators shaping recruitment programs.