Human Services
Do you like helping people?
Do you like serving your community?
Consider a career in Human Services.
Many people have a "calling" to serve their communities, whether in schools, churches, social agencies, government, or police or fire departments. Those that pursue careers in these fields typically have a high sense of fulfillment and job satisfaction.
Human Services career paths stretch across society:
Police officers and fire-fighters are in high demand, maintaining law and order for our growing population.
Government officials make sure our streets and roads are up-to-date and clean, healthcare is universally available, and our businesses are safe.
Human Service workers care for those less fortunate, are in need of assistance, or want to look and feel healthy.
Teachers educate our children, guiding them through their early years, serving as mentors, and training them on both universal skills like writing, math, and science as well as specific skills to become productive and contributing members of society.
Human Services
As an advanced society, we help people and families in need lead better lives. Careers in the Human Services field include helping people through times of need, giving people food and shelter, or simply making them look and feel their best.
Jobs In Demand:
- Cosmetologist
- Counselor
- Fitness Instructor
- Social Worker
- Therapist
Next Ten Years
- 16.4% Job Growth
- 36,612 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $19,705 |
| Average | $31,635 |
| Experienced | $49,745 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Government & Public Administration
The government is the number one employer in the county, whether at the federal, state, or local levels. The options are endless: helping people set up their business, administering exams, or creating laws. Government workers are a critical component of our everyday lives and are employable nationwide.
Jobs In Demand:
- Court Clerk
- Inspector
- Legislator/Elected Official
- Occupational Health & Safety Technician
- Village Clerk/Manager
Next Ten Years
- 2.5% Job Growth
- 4,375 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $24,995 |
| Average | $34,095 |
| Experienced | $50,420 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
There is a constant demand for workers to help uphold our laws, maintain order in our society, and keep people safe. In every community across our country, there are police stations, fire stations, prisons, courtrooms, and organizations that need security to keep things safe.
Jobs In Demand:
- Correctional Officer
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Fighter
- Police Officer
- Security Guard
Next Ten Years
- 3.5% Job Growth
- 2,737 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $23,897 |
| Average | $42,397 |
| Experienced | $93,147 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Education & Training
Teaching will always be an in-demand and rewarding career path, whether in preschool, elementary school, high school, college, or beyond. A background in education can also lead to becoming a counselor, librarian, coach, and even principal.
Jobs In Demand
- Administrator
- Career & Technical Education Instructor
- Preschool Teacher
- Secondary Teacher
- Social Worker/Counselor
- Teaching Aide
Next Ten Years
- 4.9% Job Growth
- 1,138 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $25,235 |
| Average | $45,480 |
| Experienced | $79,530 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Pathway Specific Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Department | Pathway | Prerequisite | Suggested Grade Level(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4221 | AP US History A | Social Studies | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 4231 | AP US History B | Social Studies | Human Services | AP US History A | 11, 12 |
| 4241 | AP US History C | Social Studies | Human Services | AP US History B | 11, 12 |
| 8721 | Child Development-TC | Family and Consumer Sciences | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 6511 | Criminal and Civil Law | Business | Human Services | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 8771 | Early Childhood Education A | Family and Consumer Sciences | Human Services | World of Children | 11, 12 |
| 8781 | Early Childhood Education B | Family and Consumer Sciences | Human Services | World of Children | 11, 12 |
| 1131 | English 11A | English | Human Services | 11 | |
| 1141 | English 11B | English | Human Services | English 11A | 11 |
| 8301 | Independent Living | Family and Consumer Sciences | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 1401 | Speech | English | Human Services | 12 | |
| 8731 | World of Children | Family and Consumer Sciences | Human Services | 9, 10, 11, 12 |