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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

High School CTE Family and Community Services Certifications

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

High School CTE Health and Wellness Certifications

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

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