For the individual, it is matter of the capacity to get and keep a job. For the family, it is an issue in terms of sufficient income to support the needs of family members. For the society and employers, it is reflected in productivity or lack of productivity on the job. Job and workplace readiness requires skills to do a particular job and a work ethic to do the job effectively. Family and consumer sciences programs develop skills and attitudes which accomplish these goals.
All work is improved when workers have a positive work ethic.
Both the quality of work and the work environment are enhanced. A sense of responsibility for individual responsibility as it relates to the success of peers and the employing organization changes job effectiveness. Individual self esteem, and good self management and integrity in the classroom contributes to development of a strong work ethic. Family and consumer sciences programs provide these opportunities. Students are responsible for organization, employee management, financial matters and product selling.