Human Services & Teacher Prep

Instructor: Emily Kimball
Phone: 802-933-7003
Email: Email Emily Kimball

HS & Teacher Prep Course Criteria

This two-year program is designed to provide educational and experiential opportunities for students who have a sincere interest and passion for working with, teaching and helping people and communities. The program draws on community resources and professionals as well as the Educators Rising Curriculum and the study of Human Services and Sociology to grow and develop future leaders in this field. This program prepares the motivated student to pursue further studies in the Education and Human Services fields or to enter the workforce in these professions with the tools and skills necessary to thrive.

  • Foundation of personal and professional success

  • Career exploration and development

  • Understanding Professional Mindset

  • Understanding Roles of Institutions and Society

  • Understanding Bias, Equity and Asset Based Approaches

  • Teaching Fundamentals

  • Employability Skills

  • Experiential learning opportunities 

  • Work-based learning/Co-Op/ECE Apprenticeships

Dual Enrollment & IRCs

  • CCV Introduction to Human Services(3 credits)

  • CCV Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

  • American Red Cross First Aid, CPR/AED

  • DCF Online Training for Mandated Reporters

  • Conscious Discipline      

  • Collaboration with VAEYC Apprenticeship Programs      

Post-Secondary Options

  • College degree in a field of interest

  • Enter the workforce in a field of interest

  • AmeriCorps or other volunteer experience

  • Teach for America

Sample Occupations - School Counselor, Educator, Social Worker, Case Manager, Behavior Technician, Paraeducator, Day Care Director, Day Care Worker, Early Childhood Educator, After School Programming Counselor or Director

Student Organization

SkillsUSA's mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of America's skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training.