Frances Baynor Parnell

Succeeding in Life and Career Frances Baynor Parnell

Succeeding in Life and Career: Foundations of Human Studies is an advanced comprehensive text designed to help students adjust to change, especially as they become young adults and move into their adult roles. Coverage includes relationships and personal development, lifespan development, resource management, wellness and nutrition, personal finance, fashion and apparel, and housing and transportation concepts that help students build the skills necessary to manage life and career. Special features add realism, interest, and practical information and include 21st Century Skills, Healthy Living, Life Skills, Financial Literacy, Science Connection, Math Connection, Mental Health Awareness, Wellness Awareness, Serving Your Community, and Living Green.

Career readiness is a key area of focus in the text, along with the introduction to the 16 career clusters. Additionally, students gain hand-on experience building a portfolio by completing chapter projects. Critical-thinking activities, 21st century applications activities, and FCCLA activities at the end of each chapter help students develop leadership and college and career readiness skills. Special Journal Writing activities provide an opportunity for students to develop reflective writing skills, which enable them to apply their written communication skills as well as record personal thoughts and experiences.