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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
Social Worker

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

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Next Ten Years
  • 16.4% Job Growth
  • 36,612 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$19,705

Average

$31,635

Experienced

$49,745

Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Government & Public Administration
group of workers

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

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Next Ten Years
  • 2.5% Job Growth
  • 4,375 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
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
two firefighters

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

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Next Ten Years
  • 3.5% Job Growth
  • 2,737 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$23,897

Average

$42,397

Experienced

$93,147

Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Education & Training
teacher in front of class of students

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

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Next Ten Years
  • 4.9% Job Growth
  • 1,138 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
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)
3470 Anatomy & Physiology I Science Human Services Completion of Honors Biology (3221) or Biology (3220) 10, 11, 12
3480 Anatomy & Physiology II Science Human Services Completion of Honors Biology (3221) or Biology (3220) 10, 11, 12
3490 AP Biology Science Human Services Successful completion of Biology (3220) or Honors Biology (3221) and Chemistry (3330) or Honors Chemistry (3331) 11, 12
3530 AP Chemistry Science Human Services Successful completion of Chemistry (3330) or Honors Chemistry (3331) 11, 12
8580 AP Computer Science Principles Computer Science Human Services Successful Completion of Algebra 1; must meet college eligibility requirements to take for college credit. 9, 10, 11, 12
3420 AP Environmental Science Science Human Services Successful completion of Biology (3220) or Honors Biology (3221) with a B or higher. Strongly recommend completion or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry (3330) or Honors Chemistry (3331) 10, 11, 12
3220 Biology Science Human Services None 9
3330 Chemistry Science Human Services Completion of Biology (3220) or Honors Biology(3221) and completion or concurrent enrollment in Accelerated Geometry (2220) or higher. 10, 11, 12
3410 Environmental Science Science Human Services Successful completion of Biology (3220) or Honors Biology (3221) 10, 11, 12
5110 French 1 World Languages Human Services None 9, 10, 11, 12
3221 Honors Biology Science Human Services Recommendation of current science teacher and meets science benchmark score on standardized tests 9
2610 Intro To Block-Based Programing Computer Science Human Services None 9, 10, 11, 12
2620 Intro To Text-Based Programing Computer Science Human Services Intro to Block-Based Programming (2610) or teacher consent, Algebra I or concurrent enrollment (2110) 9, 10, 11, 12
3560 Materials Science Science Human Services Completion of Chemistry (or Honors Chemistry), or C or higher in Principles of Chemistry and Physics (both semesters) 11, 12
3550 Organic Chemistry Science Human Services Successful completion of Chemistry (3330) or Honors Chemistry (3331) 11, 12