| Carol B. Centrallo, Ph.D. |
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Associate Professor |
Interests
Dr. Centrallo serves the citizens of Alabama as a subject matter specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. In this role she provides quality resources and programs in the areas of textile and apparel workforce development, career awareness, and sewing as a business. Textiles and apparel is one of Alabama's largest manufacturing employers. Strengthening the existing workforce is essential if families are to maintain quality of life and for the industry to compete in the global market. Alabama's greatest resource is its youth. Helping young people to acquire the tools necessary to make wise career decisions requires exposure to meaningful career exploration and education opportunities. Sewing as a business provides existing and potential business owners with the information and resources they need to achieve entrepreneurial success.
Publications
Centrallo, C. (2001). Alabama Search: Apparel & Textile Directory. Auburn, AL: Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Centrallo, C. (1999). Successful program model: Alabama home-based business. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: From Research to Practice, 91(4). Alexandria, VA.
Centrallo, Carol. (1994). Minority apparel workers balance home and work, In P. Horridge (Ed.), International Textile and Apparel Association Proceedings, Monument, CO.
Centrallo, Carol. (1993). Women in the Apparel Industry: Balancing Home and Work. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Minnesota.
Centrallo, Carol. (1993). "Video conference: Delivery of sewing education," In P. Horridge (Ed.), International Textile and Apparel Association Proceedings, Monument, CO.
Extension Leaflets
Alabama Cooperative Extension System. (1998). Communication on the job for employees [leaflet]. Centrallo, C: Author.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System. (1998). Communication skills for daily use at work. [leaflet]. Centrallo, C: Author.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System. (1998). Marketing for the sewing business: Print advertisements. [leaflet]. Centrallo, C: Author.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System. (1996). Marketing for the sewing business: Business cards, fliers and brochures. [leaflet]. Centrallo, C: Author.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System. (1996). Marketing your sewing business: Fairs and tradeshows. [leaflet]. Centrallo, C: Author.
Refereed Presentations
Centrallo, C. (2000). Career awareness for business and industry program model. Building Tomorrow's Workforce: A Focus on Southern Youth Conference. National Center for Workforce Preparation, National 4-H Council, Southern Rural Development Center & UPS Foundation. Gulfport, MS.
Centrallo, C. (2000). Career awareness for business and industry program. Association for Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference. Birmingham, AL.
Outreach Projects
Provide statewide leadership for Career Awareness for Business and Industry, a project that teaches middle and high school students the importance of planning for the future through career exploration instruction and activities. Based on: Centrallo, C. (2002). Career awareness for business and industry curriculum. Auburn, AL: Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Provide statewide leadership for Employment Life Skills, a project designed to prepare individuals with little or no employment experience to succeed in the workforce. Based on: Centrallo, C., Lane, R., & Stabler, D. (2002). Works for me curriculum. Auburn, AL: Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Provide statewide leadership for Youth Employment Support Project which is designed to encourage parental involvement in career choice through informational seminars focused on utilization of career information and resources.
Honors
Textile/Clothing Technology Corporation [TC]2 Faculty Fellow, 1993.
Epsilon Sigma Pi, Cooperative Extension Fraternity
Phi Upsilon Omicron, Human Sciences Honorary
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