Part Two Exploring Career Options
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The many job opportunities available
in this career cluster all relate to families,
human needs, and improving a person’s
quality of life. Some jobs assist individuals or
families. Others involve entire communities.
People in human services work in
homes, schools, child care centers, clinics,
and community centers. They work with
all age groups. Sometimes they work with
people who are underprivileged or have
physical or mental disabilities. At times,
they serve as consultants to doctors, nurses,
and other professionals. They can work as
counselors or in consumer services. People
in personal care services can work as bar-
bers, spa attendants, or funeral directors.
People in this career cluster need a
solid background in communication, sci-
ence, and technical skills. Some occupa-
tions in this career cluster require only
on-the-job training. Many require career/
technical training. Each state has its own
licensing requirements that regulate train-
ing for many of the careers in this area.
Professionals in this field have college
degrees, many of which are advanced.
Based on statistics, human services
careers have a good employment outlook,
especially those careers that involve work-
ing with the elderly. The employment out-
look is also growing for people working in
consumer services.