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. 

 

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How to Create a 3-Year Plan (Examples Included!)

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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

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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…

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Consulting Foundations

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Career Resources

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History Internship and Job Boards:

https://jobs.aaslh.org/

https://thelifeofahistorian.com/jobs/

https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_browse.php

https://flamuseums.org/job-board/

https://jobs.chronicle.com/jobs/history/

https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/

Anthropology Internship and Job Boards:

https://careercenter.americananthro.org/jobs/

https://www.epicpeople.org/jobs/

https://www.appliedanthro.org/about/resources

https://medanthro.net/category/jobs/

Here are some psychology job boards:

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

www.psyccareers.comwww.sciencejobs.comwww.psychologistjobs.comwww.psychwatch.com/job_page.htm

FACULTY AND RESEARCH

www.chronicle.com/jobs/www.apnjobs.comwww.psychologicalscience.org/jobs/

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We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.