RESEARCHING CAREERS IN THE HUMAN SERVICES INDUSTRY Practicum in Human Services.

RESEARCHING CAREERS IN THE HUMAN SERVICES INDUSTRYPracticum in Human Services

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HUMAN SERVICES


The Cluster icon above is used with permission of the State’s Career ClustersInitiative, 2007. For more information visit www.careerclusters.org

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS OF STUDY

• Consumer Services

• Counseling and Mental Health Services

• Early Childhood Development & Services

• Family and Community Services

• Personal Care Services


PROGRAMS OF STUDY


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CAREER CHOICES

25 Careers in the Human Services Cluster


CONSUMER SERVICES

Financial Managers

Housing Sales Representatives in Housing

Apparel Sales Managers in Apparel

Employee Benefits Representatives

Hospital Patient Accounts Representatives

Customer Service Representatives


COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH

Marriage and Family Therapists

Career Coaches

School Counselors/Psychologists

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Mental Health Counselors


EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES

Directors, Childcare Facilities Directors

Assistant Directors, Childcare Facilities Assistant Directors

Elementary School Counselors

Preschool Teachers

Educators for Parents


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


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


CAREER FAIR EXPO


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

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:

• Culinary Arts

• Art Department

• Science Department

• Math Department

• English Department

• Other Practicum courses


QUESTIONS?


REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

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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 ActionA 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


REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

America’s Career Research NetworkAmerica’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 HandbookTeacher’s Guidehttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/About/Teachers-Guide.htm

Occupational Outlook HandbookThe nation’s premier source for career information.http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm

Mapping Your FutureHere 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 CareerLearn how listening to your inner child can help you find the right career.http://youtu.be/6-R0lW_Swio


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