HETAC is an influential and effective organization that advocates for home economics careers and technology teachers on issues impacting their programs and curriculum.

History


HETAC was formed in July 1981 after a survey of California home economics teachers indicated a need for an organization that would focus on issues concerning secondary and adult CFS and HERO programs in California.

HETAC elects officers to serve a 2-year term, has quarterly executive board meetings, assists with many coordinated professional development opportunties for California Home Economics Careers and Technology Teachers. HETAC has sponsored several pieces of legislature that have been key to keeping a strong professional network of staff for our subject area. HETAC is proud to sponsor Teacher of the Year, Dream Dare and Do, FHA-HERO HETAC Scholarship and FHA-HERO Honor Chapters.

Food Service Operations and Restaurants are the #1 retailer in California, which represents 6% of all jobs statewide and 900,000 employees, and are the fourth largest source of sales taxes statewide. Restaurant Management is one of the top three fastest growing careers in California.

Final Report of SB 1832 Advisory Committee, July 2000