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24 Career Guide | maricopa.edu (Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011) For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and psychology, along with social perceptiveness, active listening, and speaking skills, are a must. High school students should meet with an advisor/ guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in: • Child Development • Cosmetology • Education Professions • English • Math Human services jobs are those that relate to families and human needs. Persons who work in human services provide a variety of social assistance to children, elderly people, people with disabilities, and others. The sector includes counseling, mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and customer service. Human services is growing fast. Jobs are projected to increase 5.5% each year between 2010 and 2020, making it the second-fastest growing sector during this period, just behind home healthcare services. Human services are growing fast because of the rising number of people 65 years and older, who are projected to increase from 40 million in 2010 to 55 million in 2020. Also, rising health- care costs are expected to shift services from more costly hospitals and inpatient facilities to less costly individual and family service providers. Along with counseling and community services, human services include jobs related to personal care, such as aestheticians, cosmetologists, and personal trainers. These positions are expected to grow as fast as or faster than average, as most people require their services. HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION Group Fitness Instructor Glendale, Mesa Nutrition for Fitness and Wellness Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale Personal Trainer Glendale, Mesa Personal Training Specialist Chandler Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, South Mountain Recreation Management Mesa, Scottsdale Strength, Nutrition and Personal Training Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, South Mountain Teaching, Healing, Meditation & Stress Management Paradise Valley Yoga Instruction Scottsdale SOCIAL SERVICES Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Rio Salado Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I Rio Salado Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II Rio Salado Social Services, continued Adolescent Development Glendale, Rio Salado Adolescent Studies Phoenix Adult Development and Aging Glendale, Rio Salado Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Glendale, South Mountain Assisted-Living Caregiver Training Maricopa Skill Center Basic Behavioral Health Glendale, South Mountain Community Dental Health Coordination* Rio Salado Community Health Worker South Mountain Credit Counseling: Customer Service Rio Salado Deaf Studies Phoenix Family Development Phoenix Family Life Education Glendale, Scottsdale, Rio Salado Family Support Phoenix Gerontology Rio Salado Gerontology: Aging Services Management Rio Salado Gerontology: Eldercare Rio Salado Gerontology: Foundations Rio Salado *Also in Health Sciences Human Services Program Program College/Skill Center College/Skill Center Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors $16,510 - $18,240 Postsecondary Vocational Award Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $16,220 - $17,510 Postsecondary Vocational Award Interpreters and Translators $22,800 - $35,200 On-the-Job or Community College Training Social and Human Service Assistants $20,190 - $23,350 On-the-Job or Community College Training Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011
