Human Services Courses

The Human Services cluster uses your skills in communication and problem solving to provide support to families and individuals with services from working in early childhood care to providing mental health services for older adults. This diverse Career Cluster allows you to work in a variety of settings including health care, spas, schools, and community centers.

It is expected that more social workers will be needed in the coming years. There should be an even greater need for mental health and substance abuse social workers. This is partly due to the fact that drug offenders are increasingly being sent to treatment programs, as opposed to jail, where they are treated by social workers. The massage therapy industry also should see a boost in workers. In recent years the popularity of massage clinic franchises has increased, offering consumers more affordable massages, and increasing the need for massage therapists. Job prospects will be better for massage therapists who are licensed in states that require it. However, professionals entering the field should also be aware that it takes time to build a client base.

Human Services Career Cluster PDF

Middle School Courses

High School Courses

Do You Like To…

Assist families and individuals to lead more satisfying lives?
Show empathy and compassion to others?
Use your problem-solving abilities to serve others?
Practice good interpersonal skills?
Work with numerous people on a regular basis?

Sample Careers

Child Care Worker
Child, Family, or School Social Worker
Director of Childcare Facility
Preschool Teacher
Parent Educator
School Counselor
Sociologist
Social Services Worker
Personal or Home Care Aide
Leisure Activities Counselor
Recreation Worker
Consumer Credit Counselor
Personal Financial Advisor
Consumer Goods or Services Retailing Representative or Buyer
Cosmetologist, Hairdresser or Hairstylist

High school certifications, licenses and related college majors:

High School/Industry Certifications	Certificate/License	College Degree Examples
	Barbering State License
	Cosmetology State License

In Demand Careers

Education Needed	Occupation	Median Salary	Job Growth _{Over next 10 years}	Job Openings _{Projected over next 10 years}
High School Diploma + Certification	Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$26,270 per year	8% (Faster than average)	63,900
High School Diploma + Certification	Skincare Specialists	$34,090 per year	11% (Much faster than average)	7,800
High School Diploma + Certification	Manicurists and Pedicurists	$25,770 per year	10% (Faster than average)	15,700

Student Leadership Organizations
FBLA is the high school division of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions (FBLA Competitive Events), leadership development, and educational programs. Students will prepare for college and careers through a variety of leadership, community service, and academic activities.

Work-Based Learning
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is comprised of experiences related to students’ career interests, based on instructional preparation, and undertaken in partnership with local businesses or organizations. WBL enables students to apply classroom instruction in a real-world work environment. Work-Based Learning promotes Career Awareness, Career Exploration, and Career Preparation.

Career Ambassadors
The Career Ambassador Program offers high school seniors an opportunity to represent and share their experiences with career exploration and our CTE programs to prospective students and community supporters through elementary school Career Fairs, middle school Career Clubs, and district-wide events.

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