Youth and Community Studies Major

Students graduating with a major in Youth and Community Studies develop many transferable skills and can use their education in a variety of fields.

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Below is a list of potential employers and career opportunities for Youth and Community Studies majors. The lists below will introduce you to some of the opportunities available for graduates with this major, and to jump-start your research on careers. Begin researching while you are a student so that you are prepared for the market when you graduate. Networking is very important. Meet professionals in your field by attending career and internship fairs on campus. Join organizations and meet other students who share similar interests.

Potential Employers:

Bookstores

Camps

Child Welfare/Family Services

Colleges/Universities (student affairs offices)

Community-based Organizations (i.e. YMCA, Red Cross)

Community Recreation Centers

Day Care Centers

Educational Corporations

After-School Programs

Government Agencies

Hospitals

Juvenile Justice System

Museums

Physical Health Organizations

Professional Associations

Public and Private Corporations

Publishers: textbook, newspaper, book

Recreation Centers/Departments

Social Service Agencies

Staffing Agencies

Test-preparation Companies

United Way Agencies

Youth Agencies and Associations

Youth Development Organizations

Youth Facilities

Youth Sport Programs

Youth Services

Career Opportunities:

Advocacy Worker

After-School Activities Director

Assistant Program Coordinator

Boys/Girls Club Director

Community Program Coordinator

Community Organizer

Community Relations

Community Services Director

Customer Service

Event Coordinator

Human Resources

Outdoor Guide

Outreach Coordinator

Program Administrator

Sporting Goods (Sports Facilities, Sporting Arenas)

Summer Camp Director

Training and Development

Travel Planner (tourism)

Tutor

Volunteer Coordinator

Youth Advocate

Youth Advisor

Youth Coach

Youth Program Coordinator

Youth Program Director

Helpful Career Employment Web Sites:

http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5050&ASCO=129511A

http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/index.cfm?pid=63&catalogueContentID=665

http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5050&ASCO=342113A

http://www.Athleticlink.com

http://www.workinsports.com/

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hr/default.htm

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/

https://wit.twc.state.tx.us/WORKINTEXAS/wtx?pageid=GOV_JOB_BANK&cookiecheckflag=1

http://www.nationalservice.org/about/employment/index.asp

http://www.nylc.org/pages-careers

http://ysa.org/AboutYSA/CareersandInternships/tabid/288/Default.aspx

http://www.utexas.edu/employment/students.html

 

Career Outlook:

This major is versatile and marketable in several career areas including education, health professions, athletics and sports, as well as recreation and leisure. Your individual interests, talents and skills help direct your best suited path.