Social, Health & Human Services


Do you enjoy. . .

• helping others learn new things?
• providing service to other people; to give information, see to their comfort, or enhance their appearance?
• reading about or studying how society works and the interactions of individuals or groups of people?
• sharing ideas with others?
• searching for answers to the human problems both physical and mental?
• working as a member of a team?

Do you. . .

• get along with a wide variety of people?
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do you have dexterity in the use of eyes, hands, and fingers?
• do you have a desire to help people?
• does the human body and its workings fascinate you?
• do you value a healthy body for yourself and others?
• are you able to follow procedures with great accuracy?
• can you handle repetitive tasks?


If you answered "yes" to some of these questions, Social, Health & Human Services path may be for you. See the West Valley High School counselor or library media specialist for a brochure that will outline the classes you should take to prepare for careers such those listed in the following table.

Personal/Customer Services

• Barber
• Beautician
• Child Care Worker
• Waiters / Waitress
• Dining Room Attendant
• Flight Attendant
• Nanny
• Weight Reduction Specialist

Social & Government Services

• FBI Agent
• Security Guard
• Recreation Leader
• Police Officer
• Food & Drug Inspector
• Hazardous Waste Technician

General Health Care

• Physical Therapist
• Psychiatrist
• Chiropractor
• Registered Nurse
• Occupational Therapist
• Dental Assistant
• Physician
• Minister, Priest, Rabbi
Education and Related Services

• Teacher Aide
• Teacher
• Athletic Coach
• College Professor
• Guidance Counselor
• Nursery School Attendant
• Exercise Instructor
• Athletic Trainer

Pathways

Arts
Technology
Services
Engineering
Business

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