CTE- Human Services
The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing high school CTE learners for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services.
Family and Community Services
The Family and Community Services program of study introduces high school students to knowledge and skills related to social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences. CTE learners may learn about or practice managing social and community services or teaching family and consumer sciences. Students may follow career paths in social work or therapy for children, families, or school communities.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Family and Community Services
- Participate in American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences or Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
- Volunteer at a community center
- Intern for a community nonprofit organization
High School CTE Family and Community Services Certifications
- Community Health Workers
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Family and Community Services Salary Information
Family and Community Services Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,350 |
Social and Community Services Managers | $65,146 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $42,266 |
Social and Human Service Assistants | $32,448 |
Health and Wellness
The Health and Wellness program of study introduces high school students to knowledge and skills related to promoting physical, emotional, social, and mental health and wellness. CTE students who choose this program of study may learn how to assist patients in planning for their health and wellness, respond to crises, and advise, provide education or counseling, or make referrals. CTE learners may also focus on addressing barriers to access health and wellness services.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Health and Wellness
- Participate in American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences or Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
- Job shadow a dietitian or nutritionist
- Work part-time at a counseling services center, health department, or hospital
High School CTE Health and Wellness Certifications
- Community Health Workers
- Pre-Professional Certification in Nutrition, Food, and Wellness
Health and Wellness Salary Information
Health and Wellness Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Community Health Workers | $38,064 |
Rehabilitation Counselors | $43,930 |
Mental Health Counselors | $41,558 |
Health Care Social Workers | $55,515 |
Sources and Additional Information on CTE and Human Services:
- NASW->National Association of Social Workers
- Social Work Licensure-Clinical vs Direct Practice
- AAFCS-American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- ACA-American Counseling Association
- THHS- Texas Health and Human Services
- American Psychiatric Association- What is ADHD?
- Good Therapy- >Mental Health Awareness
- THHS-Community Health Worker Certification
- SPRING-Community Health Worker Nutrition what is rdn
- Eat Right- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Family Community Services Program of Study
- Health and Wellness Program of Study
Human Services CTE Sponsors
