Social and Human Services

Do you enjoy working with people and helping them achieve their goals?

Do you like understanding problems like addiction, poverty, and social justice?

Do you see yourself as someone who can make a difference in their community?

Careers in this pathway draw on understanding how people in various stages of life facing different challenges can improve their lives. These types of careers demand caring and compassionate people who understand what strategies people can use to improve their current position.

Career Examples:

Mental health counseling; Rehabilitation; Social work; Speech-language pathology; Occupational therapy; Recreational therapy; Social justice and human rights non-profit organizations.