Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Apparel and Textile Production
Work hands-on with fabrics, textiles, tools, and machines as you learn the processes and techniques involved in the design and production of apparel, fashion, and textiles. Prepare for a career in North Carolina’s world-renowned apparel and textile industry.
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$27,470/yr
$48,390/yr
$64,710/yr
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Begin Your Journey
Apparel and Textile Production I
Survey the apparel and textile industry and begin developing the basic skills involved in designing and engineering apparel products.
Apparel and Textile Production II
Dive into design principles, engineering, fabrication and the global needs of an ever-changing apparel and textile industry. Experience the skills involved in creating, producing, and preparing a product for market.
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Pre-PAC Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel
Addresses a skill set necessary for success in the fashion industry including retail and wholesale buying, apparel and textile development and production, fashion and textile design, and visual merchandising.
Pre-PAC Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel
Addresses a skill set necessary for success in the fashion industry including retail and wholesale buying, apparel and textile development and production, fashion and textile design, and visual merchandising.
Expand Your Journey
Found your passion? These courses relate to this career pathway and may align to your career and college goals. Find out which of these may be available at your school and consider adding them to your Course Plan in Xello.
Browse enhancement courses:
- Adobe Visual Design I
- Entrepreneurship
- Fashion Merchandising
- Interior Design I
- Project Management I
Earn College Credit
Get a head start on your college education by taking advantage of dual credit opportunities. There are CTE courses that can articulate to the community college, meaning they will award college credit. Also, the Career & College Promise (CCP) program allows eligible high school students to enroll in community college classes.
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum. FCCLA members make a difference in families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues. Members develop real world skills, become future-ready, and explore career pathways in education and human services, hospitality and tourism, and visual arts and design.
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Careers focused on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.