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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 Diploma Certification Registered Apprenticeship Associate Degree Bachelor Degree
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median Wage Range
Crematory Operators Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $30,760 $29,670 - $45,860
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $21,820 $17,120 - $30,930
Childcare Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $24,060 $18,050 - $30,580
Funeral Attendants Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $29,220 $24,350 - $38,080
Residential Advisors Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $30,930 $22,660 - $46,170
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $38,070 $22,740 - $74,020
Social and Human Service Assistants Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $41,950 $28,570 - $62,160
Community Health Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $46,610 $33,740 - $62,760
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median Wage Range
Manicurists and Pedicurists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $24,270 $16,920 - $45,910
Barbers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $28,730 $17,890 - $57,750
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $29,140 $18,400 - $47,740
Skincare Specialists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $35,370 $18,880 - $56,720
Massage Therapists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $39,300 $17,480 - $61,450
Occupation DWD Apprenticeship Typical Education needed for entry Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median Wage Range
Barbers Apprenticeship Postsecondary non-degree award Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $28,730 $17,890 - $57,750
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Apprenticeship Postsecondary non-degree award Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $29,140 $18,400 - $47,740
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Apprenticeship Associate's degree Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $48,760 $29,040 - $78,810
Funeral Attendants Apprenticeship High school diploma or equivalent Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $29,220 $24,350 - $38,080
Apprenticeship Contacts
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median Wage Range
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $48,760 $29,040 - $78,810
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median Wage Range
Directors, Religious Activities and Education Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $38,430 $30,730 - $80,580
Credit Counselors Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $47,190 $36,910 - $62,110
Child, Family, and School Social Workers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $47,440 $30,720 - $64,990
Clergy Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $50,670 $36,690 - $77,210
Health Education Specialists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $61,400 $47,720 - $79,890
Social and Community Service Managers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $74,060 $47,780 - $99,500