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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |