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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | *AP United States Government and Politics | Social Studies | Human Services | B- or better in both United States History 10 and United States History and Government. | 11, 12 |
| 247 | *AP US HISTORY | Social Studies | Human Services | World Studies, US History 10 | 11, 12 |
| 547 | *BUSINESS LAW (DC) | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 543 | *BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (DC) | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 231 | *CAPP CRIMINAL JUSTICE (DC) | Social Studies | Human Services | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 475 | *CHEMISTRY | Science | Human Services | Biology & Algebra 1 | 10, 11, 12 |
| 421 | *CHILD DEVELOPMENT (DE) | Family & Consumer Sciences | Human Services | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 553 | *FOCUS ON CAREER (DC) | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 433 | *FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (DE) | Family & Consumer Sciences | Human Services | Child Development | 11, 12 |
| 561 | *INTRO BUSINESS (DC) | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 583 | *SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (DC) | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | Previous Keyboarding class | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 699-B | *YA-BUSINESS | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 699-C1 | *YA-CULINARY 1 | Family & Consumer Sciences | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 699-F1 | *YA-FINANCE 1 | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 699-F2 | *YA-FINANCE 2 | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 699HT1 | *YA-HOSP.&TOUR1 | Family & Consumer Sciences | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 699-M1 | *YA-MARKETING 1 | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 699-M2 | *YA-MARKETING 2 | Business Marketing & Information Technology | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 263 | INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY | Social Studies | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 253 | PROBLEMS IN SOCIETY | Social Studies | Human Services | 11, 12 | |
| 245 | US HISTORY&GOVT | Social Studies | Human Services | World Studies, US History | 11 |