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Human Services

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Careers in the human services cluster involve helping people with a variety of needs, such as counseling and fitness training.

Instructions

Each tab below includes a list of common career options based on the typical level of education each occupation requires.

The Registered Apprenticeship tab provides links to Wisconsin Registered Apprenticeship opportunities available within the career pathway.

If no training options are listed when clicking on the Education or ETPL links below it is recommended to manually type in the occupation and location in the search pages available for both Education and ETPL.

Career Pathways Resources
High School Certification Registered Apprenticeship Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median
Community Health Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $52,180
Crematory Operators Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer S
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $25,390
Childcare Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $28,660
Funeral Attendants Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $33,480
Residential Advisors Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $33,840
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $41,590
Social and Human Service Assistants Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $41,930
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $52,000
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $44,400
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median
Manicurists and Pedicurists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $30,730
Barbers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $34,360
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $36,200
Skincare Specialists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $30,700
Massage Therapists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $55,950
Occupation DWD Apprenticeship Typical Education needed for entry Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median
Barbers Apprenticeship Postsecondary non-degree award Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $34,360
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Apprenticeship Postsecondary non-degree award Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $36,200
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Apprenticeship Associate's degree Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $50,220
Funeral Home Managers Find Apprenticeship Bachelor's degree Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $75,660
Funeral Attendants Apprenticeship High school diploma or equivalent Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $33,480
Apprenticeship Contacts
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $50,220
Funeral Home Managers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $75,660
Embalmers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $35,790
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median
Directors, Religious Activities and Education Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $54,150
Credit Counselors Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $48,900
Loan Officers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $78,050
Child, Family, and School Social Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $52,050
Clergy Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $59,600
Health Education Specialists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $66,960
Social and Community Service Managers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $77,270
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Skill Explorer Wage Median
School Psychologists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $80,000
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $51,540
Marriage and Family Therapists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $31,340
Rehabilitation Counselors Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $37,340
Healthcare Social Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $60,980
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer S
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Skill Explorer Wage Median
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $97,080