Industry Sector
of the Week
"A public service is one that is provided by government to its citizens, either directly or through the financing of another entity to provide that service. Careers in public service are unique because they center on challenging issues that define the public agenda and involve the provision of vital services to the public-from local to international levels. Public service professions offer many career opportunities, including the following career pathways: Public Safety, Emergency Response, and Legal Practices. Students engage in an instructional program that integrates academic and technical preparation and focuses on career awareness, career exploration, skill preparation in the industry, and preparation for postsecondary education and training. Knowledge and skills are learned and applied within a sequential, standards-based pathway program that integrates classroom, laboratory, and project- and work-based instruction. Standards in this sector are designed to prepare students for technical training, postsecondary education, and entry-level employment." -from CACareerZone.org
Education & Training in Public Services
---Community Colleges---
San Bernardino Valley College: Public Service, Culture & Society degrees & programs
Crafton Hills College: Public Safety & Services degrees & programs
---4-Year Universities---
University of Redlands: International Relations program
Local Figure in Public Services
Denise Davis, Redlands Mayor Pro Tem
Denise Davis grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. She came to Redlands as the first in her family to pursue a 4-year college degree. She graduated from the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the University of Redlands in 2006. She then earned her master’s degree in Social and Cultural Psychology from the London School of Economics in 2008. Denise attended LSE as a Rotary International Scholar, and was sponsored by the Redlands Rotary Club. She's all about getting young people involved in local civic issues & service and is highly active on social media: https://www.instagram.com/denisedavisforredlands/
Job Outlook & Stats for Public Service
Highest Paying Careers
These careers receive the highest average annual wage for their jobs: some individuals may make more or less depending on where they live, the company they work for, and the level of education they have. Often, these careers can be competitive and more scarce than less-paying careers and they may require advanced degrees and training.
Fastest Growing Careers
These careers have seen the largest percentage increases of job openings. This tends to mean that these are considered jobs with a growing amount of opportunities and openings in their sector. There also may be an increase in the number of people retiring from these positions or a sudden need for these positions in the workforce.
