Do you like working with people? Roles in education & human development make use of strong communication skills to help others and improve wellbeing. These include teachers as well as childcare providers, community representatives and more who all help others access their personal freedom to decide who to be, what to do and how to live.   

Why It’s Important to San Diego 

Education & human development employs about one in ten San Diego workers, including educators, childcare workers and service providers for people with disabilities. San Diego County is home to over two dozen colleges and universities and over 750 elementary, middle and high schools.  Education is also a major driver of the economy—UC San Diego alone is estimated to have an annual economic impact of over $16 billion.

Subsectors

• K–12 education
• Colleges, universities & professional schools
• Services for the elderly and persons with disabilities (non-medical)
• Food, house, vocational rehab, child care and other family services
• Vocational and other specialized schools
• Other educational support

Sector Job Growth 

What Are the Largest Occupations in This Sector? 

How Do I Start My Career in Education & Human Development? 

Do Some Research  

• Use Career Coach to explore which occupations align with your interests, get a behind-the-scenes peek at careers and discover local companies

Expand Your Network  

• Use social media tools like LinkedIn to network with professionals and request informational interviews to ask people about their career path, education and job responsibilities. Check out this video for help getting started.
• Connect with past teachers to ask about their experience and opportunities to volunteer in the classroom.

Get Hands-on Experience  

• Use EDJOIN.org to find an entry-level job as a preschool teacher or teacher aid positions
• Explore National University’s Teacher Pathway Inclusion Program

Get Training  

• Check out the Training for Jobs In Education section of our on-demand training library
• Explore opportunities at a community college near you at CareerEd.org. You might consider these ones:  
  • Psychology, San Diego Mesa College  
  • Child Development, San Diego Continuing Education 

Posters and Printouts

Visit workforce.org/posters for more posters and printouts.

Data source: Emsi Labor Market Analytics, 2020 – economicmodeling.com