Education & Human Services

The EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES career cluster focuses on careers that utilize interpersonal skills, communication skills and an interest in contributing to the good of society, as well as an interest in working with others. Explore opportunities in teaching, counseling, public administration, nonprofit management, social work, or civil service.

I Want a Career That Helps…

I Want a Career That Helps…

In my work as a career consultant, I hear students quite frequently expressing their interest in pursuing a career that helps people. ‘Helping people’ isn’t necessarily a career field but instead the way in …

By Lexie Avery, MS '15
Lexie Avery, MS '15 Senior Associate Director, Student Engagement and Career Readiness
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Student Success Story – Emily Whitaker ’22

How Emily Whitaker ’22 has worked towards her graduate degree with the support of family, friends, and campus organizations

Attending graduate school during a global pandemic was not easy, but nothing worth achieving usually is! As graduation approaches, I have …

By Emily Whitaker
Emily Whitaker
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Student Success Story – Emily Ziemba ’23

How hard work and the Fleishman Center staff helped Emily Ziemba ’23 secure a highly competitive NODA internship

At my undergraduate institution, SUNY Oswego, I worked as an Orientation Leader for three consecutive summers. This employment opportunity was a defining …

By Emily Ziemba
Emily Ziemba Career Engagement Graduate Assistant
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Student Success Story – Eva Vazquez ’23

How Eva Vazquez ’23 used failure to motivate her and make a major achievement

Ironically enough, you must fail in order to succeed. This statement holds true for all aspects of life, from school to sports to personal life, and …

By Eva Vazquez
Eva Vazquez Senior Peer Consultant
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