Human Services
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Jonathan Williams
Jonathan Williams
United States Park Ranger
United States Park Ranger
- A large part of a park ranger’s job is conserving the lands they oversee, including studying wildlife behavior and monitoring air and water quality to determine if an ecosystem is in working order.
- Most Park Rangers are required to have a bachelor’s degree. You can find associate’s forestry technology degree programs at most colleges and technical schools. Your coursework is likely to include: Natural Sciences, Law Enforcement & Recreation Management.
Tyler Jessup, IAAI-FIT
Tyler Jessup, IAAI-FIT
Fire & Life Safety Technician
Fire & Life Safety Technician
- Employment of firefighters is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028
- Physically fit applicants with some firefighter education & paramedic training should have the best job prospects.
- Test scores on firefighting exams often play an important role in hiring decisions.
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Matt Kyger
Matt Kyger
Air Traffic Controller - United States Air Force
Air Traffic Controller - United States Air Force
- Job opportunities should be very good for qualified individuals in all branches of the Armed Forces through 2028. All services have needs to fill entry-level and professional positions as current members of the Armed Forces move up through the ranks, leave the service, or retire.
- The Air Force employed an estimated 216,000 males & females in 2018 with an average salary of $50,917
Scott & Amy Showalter
Scott & Amy Showalter
Teachers - Rockingham County Public Schools
Teachers - Rockingham County Public Schools
- Employment of elementary school teachers is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
- The number of students enrolling in elementary schools is expected to increase over the coming decade, and the number of classes needed to accommodate these students should rise. As a result, more teachers will be needed to teach public kindergarten and elementary school students. (more students = more classes = more teachers).
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Brethren Woods Director.MOV
Doug Phillips
Doug Phillips
Director of Brethren Woods
Director of Brethren Woods
- Unlike camp counselors who work seasonally, camp directors typically work year-round.
- A camp directors job involves administrative duties and supervisory responsibility for staff & campers. They ultimately have responsibility for all camp activities.
Kyle Laver, M.Ed., Ed.S., GCDF
Kyle Laver, M.Ed., Ed.S., GCDF
Career & Leadership Coach - CPL Coaching
Career & Leadership Coach - CPL Coaching
- According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are four traits a career counselor has or must acquire in order to be successful. They are:
- Compassion
- Interpersonal Skills (working well with others)
- Listening Skills
- Speaking Skills
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Brian Lux, M.Ed.
Brian Lux, M.Ed.
Director of Camp Sequoia
Director of Camp Sequoia
- Becoming a camp director may require formal education, and there are many bachelor's and master's degree programs accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
- Courses might include program planning, recreational leadership, human development & camp counseling.
Laura Powell
Laura Powell
Director of Volunteer Services - Bridgewater Retirement Community
Director of Volunteer Services - Bridgewater Retirement Community
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that increasing population will result in job growth for a variety of occupations related to caring for older people— such as those in nursing homes.
- Individuals interested in pursuing a career in volunteer coordination must be detail-oriented and organized, since they may work on many projects at once. They must also be outgoing and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
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