Human Services
The Human Services cluster is about using your communication and problem-solving skills to provide services and support to families and individuals, from working in early childhood care to providing mental health services for older adults to styling hair. This diverse career cluster allows you to work in a variety of settings including schools, community centers, gyms, and spas.
Career Success Stars
The individual success stories of former CTE students, honored as Career Success Stars, reveal how CTE programs provide academic and technical skills for high-skill, in-demand, and high-wage careers.
Deventae Mooney
- School Counselor
- Wise County Public Schools
- Eastside High School
- Wise County Public Schools
Learn more about Deventae Mooney’s career by watching this video spotlight.
Jessica Hill
- Clinical Supervisor-Mental Health Therapist
- A New Legacy Family Services
- Charles City High School
- Charles City Public Schools
Learn more about Jessica Hill's career by watching this video spotlight.
Martel Peden
- Youth & Family Director
- Tom and Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA
- Menchville High School
- Newport News Public Schools
Learn more about Martel Peden's career by watching this video spotlight.
Emily Mays
- Outreach Director
- Girls, Inc.®
- Rye Cove High School
- Scott County Public Schools
Learn more about Emily Mays' career by watching this video spotlight.
Axel Vasquez
- Founder
- Axel Makeup Academy
- Chantilly Academy
- Fairfax County Public Schools
Learn more about Axel Vasquez's career by watching this video spotlight.
Valeria Lora
- Business Owner
- Vallora Studios
- Stonewall Jackson High School
- Prince William County Public Schools
Learn more about Valeria Lora's career by watching this video spotlight.
Emily Cook
- Emergency Department Social Worker
- Augusta Health Hospital
- Riverheads High School
- Augusta County Public Schools
Learn more about Emily Cook's career by watching this video spotlight.