Do you like to help people? Do you enjoy teaching or tutoring other students or kids? Are you interested in how people learn and think? Then you might be a great teacher, counselor or other helping occupation!

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

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RIASEC Category: Social, Artistic, Investigative

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• Top Jobs for Helping People​​

Occupation Information

Associate's Degree

• Preschool Teacher 

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​Bachelor's Degree​​ + Teaching Credential 

• Elementary School Teacher
• High School Teacher

Master's Degree / License

• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Mental Health Counselor
• Social Worker
• Medical Social Worker
• School Administrator

Doctorate Degree

• Counseling Psychologist

Local / Statewide Programs

• Early Childhood Education - Butte College
• Teaching Credential Programs - CSU Chico​

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You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​

• Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

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• Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.

Career Videos

High School Teacher

Education Administrator

Preschool Teacher

Mental Health Counselor

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• ​Explore a library of job descriptions written by real people
• Watch Career Videos​ to see what jobs might be right for you
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• ...And of course, you can always Google It!