Human Services, Consulting and Education

The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support individuals interested in fields related to Human Services, Consulting, and Education. This community covers three main areas: 

  1. Human Services – The human services career cluster encompasses professionals dedicated to improving the overall well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities. The three pathways within the human services cluster include Counseling and Mental Health Services, Family and Community Services, and Human Resources roles.  
  2. Consulting – The consulting career cluster involves professionals who provide expert advice and solutions to organizations, businesses, and individuals to optimize their operations and achieve their goals. Consulting ranges across different industries, but some examples include Management Consulting, Education Consulting, and Life Sciences Consulting. 
  3. Education – The education career cluster comprises professionals who are dedicated to nurturing learning, fostering development, and shaping the future through various educational settings. The three pathways with the education cluster include Administration and Administrative Support, Professional Support Services, and Teaching/Training. 

Take time to review the community – check out the articles and blog posts and explore the resources to learn more about these industries. You will also find things you can do now – like joining a related student organization, getting involved with a professional association, or exploring how to develop relevant skills and knowledge. 

 

Florida Alternative Breaks: Sanibel & Fort Myers

The Florida Alternative Break to Sanibel and Fort Myers was designed to immerse students in meaningful community engagement while fostering personal and professional growth. Through collaboration with local community members and peers, participants build strong relationships, develop leadership and communication …

By Jillian Prescott
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So You Want to Work in Publishing? Here’s What UF Learned from Penguin Random House

If you’ve ever imagined working behind the scenes of your favorite books—shaping stories, championing authors, or helping a manuscript come to life—you’re not alone. At our recent Gator Career Chat: Voices in Publishing, UF students heard directly from Human Resources …

By Zita Gonzalez
Zita Gonzalez Manager for Human Services, Consulting, and Education
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Skills You Didn’t Know You Were Gaining as a Psychology Student

It seems like everyone is talking about the glories of transferable skills. If you’re a college student, you might be wondering: What skills am I actually building in and outside of class? That’s a fair question—and the answer starts with …

By Zita Gonzalez
Zita Gonzalez Manager for Human Services, Consulting, and Education
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Gator Career Chat Recap: Breaking Into EdTech

Students interested in educational technology (EdTech) joined the Career Connections Center for a Gator Career Chat focused on breaking into this rapidly growing field. The conversation brought together professionals working across instructional design, educational technology companies, and higher education to …

By Yvonne Scull
Yvonne Scull
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Delaney Johnson’s Experiential Learning Journey Through Language, Poetry, and International Scholarship

Meet Delaney Johnson, a UF graduate whose path from required language courses to published poet and international educator showcases the transformative power of experiential learning. Through the International Scholars Program, Italian language immersion, and hands-on research experiences, Delaney discovered passions …

By Effie Cao
Effie Cao Manager for Experiential Learning
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Alumni Connections

  • Atlanta, Georgia
Meet Nevaeh
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • Special Education Teacher Madison County Schools
Meet Natalie
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Financial Advisor Thrivent Fnancial
Meet Brittney

T’Kia Gill

Alumni, Students / Peers
  • Gainesville, Florida
Meet T'Kia
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Portfolio Manager MBL Advisors
Meet Michael
  • Snellville, Georgia
  • Currently in Search
Meet Don
  • Jacksonville Beach, Florida
  • Founder, Producer Astoryo.com Video Creations/ Dorsey Media Group
Meet Greg

Brandon Telg

Alumni, Faculty
  • Gainesville, Florida
  • Academic Program Specialist Center for Arts In Medicine
Meet Brandon

Credentials and Courses

Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)

This certification is meant for those with a higher education degree and are early career nonprofit professionals. They offer a…

Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner

Jumpstart Your Human Services Career with the HS-BCP Credential! Offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) in partnership…

Certified Strengths Coach

Unlock Your Potential: Become a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach Are you passionate about helping others discover and leverage their unique talents?…

Certified Professional in Talent Development

Striving to lead workplace learning and develop others? The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a globally recognized certification…

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a nationally recognized training program that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to…

SHRM Certified Professional

Thinking about a future in Human Resources? The SHRM-CP is your ticket to standing out as a skilled HR pro…

Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Facilitator Certification

The Myers-Briggs framework is one of the most popular personality assessments. This certification offers the chance to learn how to…

Educational Technology Graduate Certificates

Advance Your Impact: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology Are you ready to elevate your skills and drive innovation…

Art in Education

Unlock Your Potential: Earn UF’s Art Education Undergraduate Certificate Are you passionate about teaching art and making a difference in…

Teaching English as a Second Language

Are you aiming to teach English as a second language in the U.S. or internationally? UF’s TESL Certificate equips you…

Evaluating College as an Investment

Taught by WealthFit
College is supposed to help people start their careers off right. But if you pick the wrong major for you—and…

Test Prep: GRE

Taught by Vince Kotchian
The GRE is the most common graduate school entry exam and is also accepted by many business schools. In this…

Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement

Engaged students become more active learners. Help set learners up for success by teaching in a more interactive and immersive…

Teaching with Technology

Put the “tech” into your teaching. Learn how to use technology to enhance course design, lesson planning, presentations, in-class activities,…

Critical Roles Consultants Play (and the Skills You Need to Fill Them)

New consultants are often surprised by how agile they need to be to fulfill client expectations. The role you play…

Intro to SQL

Use SQL to create, access, and update tables of data in a relational database. Why Learn SQL? Ready to start…

Data Analytics Essentials

Organizations all over the world recognize the value of analytics. Learn the essential tools of the trade. This data analytics…

Consulting Foundations

Consulting is a top-paying, high-growth career path that comes with benefits like being able to set your own schedule and…

Consulting Foundations: Client Management and Relationships

Client relationships are the foundation of your consulting business. Whether you work for a big firm or are going solo…

Gamification for Interactive Learning

Taught by Karl Kapp
Gamification allows you to present educational content to learners in a way that’s engaging, visually compelling, and personalized. In this…

Career Resources

Interested in a career in education? The job boards below feature opportunities across K–12 schools, colleges, and universities, including roles …

Management Consulted is a leading resource for students and recent graduates interested in breaking into consulting. The platform offers tools …

Credentials are focused qualifications such as nondegree certificates, microcredentials, digital badges, and professional certifications that demonstrate mastery of specific skills, …

A website focused on the nonprofit sector that provides insight into trends, policy updates, and offers a job board for …

Make Your Experience Count through the University Recognized Experiences (URE) Self-Reporting Process

Did you complete a co-curricular (non-credit) experience between …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.