Human Services

This cluster is about using communication and problem solving skills to provide services and support to families and individuals, from working in early childhood care to providing mental health services for older adults, to styling hair

This diverse career cluster allows you to work in a variety of settings including schools, community centers, gyms, and spas

INTERESTS

Do you like to listen and help friends with problems?
Do you enjoy working with the elderly?
Do you like to shop and compare prices?
Do you volunteer?
Would you be interested in serving food at a homeless shelter?
Are you interested in coordinating a food or clothing drive?
Do you like to help others feel good about themselves?

Maybe a career in this field is a good fit for you!

This Career Cluster can actually be divided into five pathways:

Early Childhood Development and Services
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Family and Community Services
Personal Care Services
Consumer Services

People in this career field can:

Take care of babies and children in a daycare
Help people who have lost a loved one
Cut and style hair
Provide skin care services to customers
Coordinate volunteers at a hospital
Provide rescue relief to places that have experienced a disaster

Help people overcome addictions
Teach new parents how to take care of babies
Help people find a job or new career
Operate a spa and provide services such as massage, facials, and wax
Help care for the elderly by playing games
Help clients reach their fitness goals

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Childcare Facility Director
Childcare Assistant
Parent Educator
Nanny
Preschool Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Career Counselor
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist
Marriage, Child, and Family Therapist
Mental Health Counselor
Rehabilitation Counselor
School Counselor
Substance Abuse Counselor

Adult Day Care Worker
Community Service Director
Coordinator of Volunteers
Religious Activities Director
Emergency and Relief Worker
Geriatric Service Worker
Grief Counselor
Social Worker
Barber
Cosmetologist
Embalmer
Funeral Attendant
Funeral Director
Market Researcher

Nail Technician
Personal Trainer
Esthetician
Spa Attendant
Financial Planner
Consumer Advocate
Consumer Affairs Officer
Consumer Credit Counselor
Consumer Research Department Rep.
Customer Services Representative
Employee Benefits Representative
Financial Advisor

Sources:

Virginia Department of Education, Career Clusters, https://doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/career_clusters/index.shtml
Newport News Public Schools, NNPS Career Pathways, http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/careerpathways/pathway_agricultural.html
Slide Serve, Northstar Student Services, 16 Career Clusters, https://www.slideserve.com/camden/16-career-clusters-powerpoint-ppt-presentation
SlidePlayer, 16 Career Clusters, https://slideplayer.com/slide/12991323/
SlideShare, The 16 Career Clusters, https://www.slideshare.net/bogeybear/career-clusters-63520684
Career OneStop, U.S. Department of Labor, https://www.careeronestop.org/

Human Services

This cluster is about using communication and problem solving skills to provide services and support to families and individuals, from working in early childhood care to providing mental health services for older adults, to styling hair

This diverse career cluster allows you to work in a variety of settings including schools, community centers, gyms, and spas

Marriage and Family Therapist

Preschool Teacher