RESEARCHING CAREERS IN THE
HUMAN SERVICES INDUSTRY
Practicum in Human Services
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16 CAREER CLUSTERS™
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HUMAN SERVICES
The Cluster icon above is used with permission of the State’s Career Clusters
Initiative, 2007. For more information visit www.careerclusters.org
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HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS OF STUDY
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Consumer Services
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Counseling and Mental Health Services
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Early Childhood Development & Services
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Family and Community Services
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Personal Care Services
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HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS OF STUDY
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Consumer Services
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Counseling and Mental Health Services
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Early Childhood Development & Services
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Family and Community Services
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Personal Care Services
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
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CAREER CHOICES
25 Careers in the Human Services Cluster
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CONSUMER SERVICES
Financial Managers
Housing Sales Representatives in Housing
Apparel Sales Managers in Apparel
Employee Benefits Representatives
Hospital Patient Accounts Representatives
Customer Service Representatives
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COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Marriage and Family Therapists
Career Coaches
School Counselors/Psychologists
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder
Counselors
Mental Health Counselors
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
Directors, Childcare Facilities Directors
Assistant Directors, Childcare Facilities Assistant
Directors
Elementary School Counselors
Preschool Teachers
Educators for Parents
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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Dietitians
Geriatric Care Managers
Social and Community Services Managers
Social Services Workers
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
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PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
Cosmetologists
Nail Technicians, Manicurists and Pedicurists
Skin Care Specialists/Estheticians
Electrolysis Technicians
Funeral Directors/Morticians
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PROJECTION OF 10 FAST-GROWING
CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES IN TEXAS
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HOURLY WAGES FOR 10 OF THE TOP-PAYING
CAREERS IN THE HUMAN SERVICES CLUSTER
IN TEXAS
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CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES
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CAREER FAIR EXPO
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WHY HOST A CAREER FAIR AT OUR
SCHOOL?
Showcase careers in Human Services
Introduce students to careers related to their
coursework
Provide opportunities to develop skills and
network with potential employers
Bring campus-wide visibility to Family and
Consumer Sciences
Develop a comradery with other groups on
campus
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TIPS FOR A SUCCESS CAREER FAIR
Identify the goals and objectives of the career fair
Obtain prior approval from school administrators
Develop a checklist of jobs and assignments
A large job fair could run from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Provide an evaluation form
Develop a budget for career fair
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TIPS FOR A SUCCESS CAREER FAIR
Develop a theme for the event
Encourage participation from other groups at school
such as:
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Culinary Arts
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Art Department
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Science Department
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Math Department
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English Department
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Other Practicum courses
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QUESTIONS?
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REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
Images:
Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft.
Textbooks:
Kimbrell. , & Vineyard, (2003). Succeeding in the world of work. New York:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Littrell. (2006). From school to work. (6th ed.). Tinley Park: Goodheart-Willcox Company.
Websites:
AchieveTexas in Action
A college and career planning guide.
http://www.achievetexas.org/2010%20Guides/71711%20Hum_comp_np.pdf
AchieveTexas
College and career initiative providing teacher and student resources for career planning.
http://www.achievetexas.org
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REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
America’s Career Research Network
America’s Career Resource Network (ACRN) consists of state and federal organizations
that provide information, resources, and training on career and education exploration.
The network is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and operates
in every state and territory.
http://www.acrnetwork.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Teacher’s Guide
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/About/Teachers-Guide.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The nation’s premier source for career information.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Mapping Your Future
Here you can explore careers, prepare for college (help with selecting a school and
applying for admission), pay for college (financial aid) and manage your money
(student loans and more).
http://mappingyourfuture.org/
YouTube™:
Childhood Interests Can Help You Find the Right Career
Learn how listening to your inner child can help you find the right career.
http://youtu.be/6-R0lW_Swio
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