Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the student organization for family and consumer sciences, reports a membership of more than 240,000 teens. From career preparation to adulting 101 skills, Gen Z asks for more than academic subjects in school. Why Gen Z is embracing life skillsGen Z is leading much of the push to bring FCS classes back to public schools. Regardless of career plans, some Gen Z students also feel unprepared for adulthood. In the face of rising prices and mass production, other Gen Z students are seeking more sustainable lifestyles.