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Careers in
Floriculture
objectives
After reading this chapter, you will be able to:
Discuss different types of fl oriculture careers.
Describe the educational requirements for a
career in fl oriculture.
Identify continuing educational opportunities
for fl oral designers.
Explain the AIFD certifi cation and accreditation
process.
Describe the characteristics employers look for
in their employees.
key terms
American Institute of Floral
Designers (AIFD)
bucket shop
buyers
cash-and-carry
certifi cation
Color Marketing Group (CMG)
commercial grower
continuing education
continuing education units (CEUs)
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Chapter
employability
entrepreneur
fl oral designer
fl oriculture
fl orist
freelance fl oral designer
full-service fl ower shop
hard good
horticulture
hybridization
interiorscape
limited-service fl ower shop
monofl oral
portfolio
propagation
résumé
retail fl orist
specialty shop
wholesale fl orist
wire service
Go to www.g-wlearning.com/floraldesign/ for online vocabulary activities using key terms
from the chapter.
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