Education and Training Careers
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What's it about?
The education and training career cluster includes teaching, counseling, and support
roles like school psychologists and speech-language pathologists. This includes
roles in public and private schools from pre-K through high school and positions
in colleges and universities. Primary and secondary school teachers need a bachelor's
degree and a license, while college instructors require advanced degrees. Careers
in libraries, museums, and corporate training services also fall under this cluster.
Most careers in this field (not all of them) require a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
Key Skills for Success
In addition to job specific skills in the chosen discipline, those working in an education and training career should possess the following skills: Communication (Written and Verbal), teamwork, adaptability, empathy, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail. Additionally, students should enjoy course work in science, mathematics, psychology, and human development.
Career Opportunities
- Public and Private School Teachers
- Career/Technical Education Teachers
- Postsecondary Education Teachers
- Childcare Administrators
- Interpreters and Translators
- Museum Educators and Curators
- Guidance, and Career Counselors
- Librarians and Media Collections
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West Virginia 4-H Opportunities
West Virginia University Extension provides opportunities to explore your career interests through a variety of projects and educational activities.
4-H Project Areas
- Leadership
- Know Your State
- Career Readiness
- Community Service
- Your Thoughts Matter
- Make Reading Come Alive
- Self-Determined (Design Your Own)
Educational Activities
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- 4-H Leadership in Clubs and Camps
- 4-H Charting Program
- 4-H Teen Leaders
- Impact Challenge
- National 4-H Leadership Conferences
- State Leadership and STEM Camps