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katie
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Howards Grove, WI
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what are all the things you need to know to be a florist and do you have to go to college ?
I would like to be a florist after high school I'm in 9th grad at howards grove WI. I'm in FFA and love agriculture and I would like to know what I have to to get to where i wanna be in the next 5 years.
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Richard Thornton
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Robbinsville, New Jersey
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Richard’s Answer
Katie, it is fantastic to know what you want to do at an early age! I can't speak personally to becoming a florist, but I would just like to add to the responses here regarding your involvement in FFA. As you go through high school and decide what your path is regarding college, I would highly recommend sticking with something like FFA given your interest in agriculture in general. I have friends that were also members in high school that found after-school internships with our local community college. They worked with the school's agricultural department to go around to local farms and garden centers to conduct soil testing, advise local farmers, and meet a variety of people along the way. I always heard they had a blast and it gave them a great idea of what they wanted to do in the future. Keep exploring opportunities like that and maintain that driven attitude and you'll certainly find yourself in a career you love!
Thank you for giving me advice.
katie
Charles Capamagian
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Firstly, let me assure you that a college degree is not a prerequisite to becoming an exceptional florist.
If you're passionate about pursuing a career in floristry, here's my advice on how to go about it:
1) Start by observing the florists operating in your vicinity. Examine their product range, pricing strategy, staff, customer base, location, and branding. Try to understand why some might be more successful than others. Extend your research to florists located further away using the internet.
2) Based on your findings, take some time for introspection. Can you imagine yourself dedicating 40+ hours a week to floristry for years to come? Is there a demand for the kind of floristry you're interested in? Can you see yourself mastering the skills required for floristry, managing a small business, and handling customer sales and support?
3) Next, aim to land a job in the floristry industry. Identify about five top floristry businesses you'd like to work for. Before approaching them, ensure you're the perfect candidate. Network with industry insiders, find a mentor, perfect your craft, prepare for potential interview questions, familiarize yourself with your target florists' history and traits, and present yourself in the best light possible. If you don't succeed at first, take it as a learning experience and keep going.
I'm thrilled for you and your journey ahead. Stay determined and strategic about your career goals.
If you're passionate about pursuing a career in floristry, here's my advice on how to go about it:
1) Start by observing the florists operating in your vicinity. Examine their product range, pricing strategy, staff, customer base, location, and branding. Try to understand why some might be more successful than others. Extend your research to florists located further away using the internet.
2) Based on your findings, take some time for introspection. Can you imagine yourself dedicating 40+ hours a week to floristry for years to come? Is there a demand for the kind of floristry you're interested in? Can you see yourself mastering the skills required for floristry, managing a small business, and handling customer sales and support?
3) Next, aim to land a job in the floristry industry. Identify about five top floristry businesses you'd like to work for. Before approaching them, ensure you're the perfect candidate. Network with industry insiders, find a mentor, perfect your craft, prepare for potential interview questions, familiarize yourself with your target florists' history and traits, and present yourself in the best light possible. If you don't succeed at first, take it as a learning experience and keep going.
I'm thrilled for you and your journey ahead. Stay determined and strategic about your career goals.
Karin P.
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Katie,
Becoming a florist seems to be a great fit with your interests. As a florist, you combine design and art with knowledge of plants. That's great!
There is no formal education requirement past high-school to be a florist, and practical experience gained by training and working with a florist is probably more important.
But, getting at least an associates degree would still be beneficial. Many florists are small business owners or work for small business owners. You'll not only need to know plants and design principles. And you won't spend all day making pretty bouquets. You also need to know how to manage a business. You need to know about marketing. You need sales and customer service skills. If you are growing your own plants, you also need to know floriculture.
As a florist, you can get certified which requires passing a test and demonstrating different kinds oof floral arrangements.
You find some more information here:
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/florist-education
https://education.teamflower.org/learn/design/ssl/floral-design-college-where-to-get-a-floristry-degree
I hope this helps, and good luck on this exciting path!
KP
Becoming a florist seems to be a great fit with your interests. As a florist, you combine design and art with knowledge of plants. That's great!
There is no formal education requirement past high-school to be a florist, and practical experience gained by training and working with a florist is probably more important.
But, getting at least an associates degree would still be beneficial. Many florists are small business owners or work for small business owners. You'll not only need to know plants and design principles. And you won't spend all day making pretty bouquets. You also need to know how to manage a business. You need to know about marketing. You need sales and customer service skills. If you are growing your own plants, you also need to know floriculture.
As a florist, you can get certified which requires passing a test and demonstrating different kinds oof floral arrangements.
You find some more information here:
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/florist-education
https://education.teamflower.org/learn/design/ssl/floral-design-college-where-to-get-a-floristry-degree
I hope this helps, and good luck on this exciting path!
KP
thanks you so much
katie