Do you have the ability to inspire and
motivate others? Are you sensitive to their
varying needs? If you do, a career in education
and training may be an option for you. This
career area includes teaching and training,
professional support services, administration,
and administrative support.
Teaching gives you a chance to influence the
lives of many students. Highly skilled educators
use a variety of teaching methods to help students
achieve. Those who work in professional support
services—such as psychology, counseling, or
social work—help students meet personal,
family, and career needs. Strong leadership and
management of day-to-day school activities are
important skills for school administrators.
Highly skilled teachers spend many of
their nonteaching hours upgrading their
teaching skills in order to enhance student
performance. When compared to many other
professional jobs, such as doctors or lawyers,
wages for careers in this cluster are often lower.
However, benefits and job security are very
good in comparison to many other careers.
Professionals in this career cluster work in
either public or private schools.
Although some entry-level jobs exist, most
jobs in this cluster require a four-year-college
degree and licensing or certification. Some jobs in
professional support services and administration
require advanced college degrees. The high
demand for highly skilled education and training
professionals leads to an excellent job outlook.
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