Posted by admin | Posted in Info Corner | Posted on 07-11-2006
Tags: floral designer, florists
Probably we ask questions like:What florist s do? Florists make flower arrangements & sell cut flowers & arrangements.
Their specializations: Most florists are generalists.
Preffered education: GED or high school diploma, especially with CTE program
Certification & licensing: Certification available
Getting ahead: Begin working as helpers. Eventually they can manage a store or open their own business.
Skills & knowledge: Design sense, working well with customers, flower arranging, business sense
Where they work: Retail flower shops, flower wholesalers, grocery stores
Job outlook: Good
Look for work: Link to job banks and other job search resources
Earnings: Usually in the $15-33,000 range



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