SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Human services covers a wide and diverse field of personnel working in occupations
such as behavioral health, family and youth support, and substance abuse counseling.
Western Nebraska Community College is helping fill crucial Human Services job openings
across the state by offering two associate's degrees and two certificates.
Current and prospective students interested in career options in the Human Services
field can learn all about Human Services programs, classes, and faculty at the Virtual
Human Services Open House, Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
"We are so excited to offer students an opportunity to interact with instructors and
staff here at WNCC and to introduce students to careers within the human services
field," said WNCC Admissions Director Gretchen Foster. "This is an excellent opportunity
for students interested in human services to learn more about the program and see
the benefits of entering the industry."
The Human Services program at WNCC offers as Associate of Arts and an Associate of
Applied Science in Human Services, as well as a Human Services certificate and a certificate
in Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
The program is designed to allow students to enter the workforce immediately after
graduating from WNCC or transfer to a four-year program. Job opportunities within
the Human Services field include
- family support worker
- youth program specialist
- case manager
- outreach worker
- family and youth specialist
- personal advocate
- behavioral health case worker
The virtual open house is free and open to any prospective student and their family, but interested students must RSVP by Oct. 27 to receive
a confirmation email that includes the Zoom link to join the open house. Students
can register for the open house by visiting wncc.edu/admissions-aid/visit-campus.
For more information about WNCC's Human Services program, visit wncc.edu or contact
the WNCC Admissions team at admissions@wncc.edu or 308.635.6010.