Education & Social Services

Welcome to Cal State LA’s Education & Social Services Community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that involve working with diverse populations in local communities. Professionals in education promote learning through the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Professionals in social services help individuals, families, and members of groups and communities restore their capabilities to function in society. Often these careers include fast-paced environments, longer work hours, and expectations of staff to exceed goals and perform at a high level.

People who pursue careers in education and social services have a strong work ethic and initiative and are compassionate. They develop highly effective teamwork, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, listening, and emotional intelligence skills, among others.

Cal State LA offers degree and professional development programs that can lead to a career in education and social services. These include:

The Education & Social Services Community acts as a helpful guide and encourages lifelong learning. Become involved in this Community by submitting a guest blog, job, employer profile, event, class, or resource to be featured, or explore new content pulled in weekly to learn more about your career options

These are the red flags of a bad boss.

You probably know as soon as you experience it. Watch out for these 17 bad management traits.

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These are the red flags of a bad boss.

Employees are now more aware of toxic work environments …

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How Colleges are Preparing Students for Jobs that don’t Exist Yet

That might seem like a high number to reach in only 12 years. But think about the now-mainstream careers that did not exist just a handful of years ago: drone operator, social media manager, app developer and cloud computing engineer, …

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What employers really want to see on a recent college graduate resume

If there’s anything that dampens the excitement of graduation, it’s applying for your first job. You already have an excellent education and various skills, but how do you translate them into a professional resume and that critical first job?

When …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Hiring Manager vs Recruiter: What’s the Difference?

When you’re applying for jobs, you might encounter hiring managers and recruiters who may seem to be doing the same thing — trying to hire for a specific position. So, what’s the difference between a hiring manager vs recruiter? Knowing what …

By Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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7 Reasons Why You Are Not Getting To The Next Interview Stage And How To Fix It

Interviews for senior-level executive roles differ from entry-level job interviews in many ways.

While being on time, having a strong handshake, and researching the company is enough to impress the recruiter when applying for junior positions, for senior executives is …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Career Resources

Handshake

This resource is available to PaGE and DTLA degree, Paralegal Studies and Project Management students.

Résumés & Cover Letters

What is the purpose of a resume?

Many job seekers assume that the purpose of a resume is to provide …

Career Exploration : Self-Assessment

Focus 2 Career – provides valid and reliable assessments including Work Interests-Holland Code, Personality, Values, Skills, Leisure Interests and Career Planning …

Building Your Professional Development Plan

Think of your career/professional development plan as a way to cultivate your professional brand. Meaning, an intentional plan to grow …

Informational Interviews

Networking for career exploration is one of the best ways to begin exploring career paths. Having a conversation with a …

Job FutureCaster

Job FutureCaster allows you to select jobs that are of interest to you and see what the future prospects for …

Featured Classes

Certificate Program in Leadership in Downtown LA

Offered at Cal State LA Downtown, the non-credit Certificate Program in Leadership develops leaders at all stages of career growth…

Strategies for Professionals: Improvisation and Acting

This one-of-a-kind professional training program addresses a problem that nearly anyone can relate to, connecting with others in professional, networking,…

Master of Social Work – Advanced Standing in Downtown LA

Los Angeles prepares graduate students for entry into advanced and specialized social work practice where they will be able to…

Master of Public Health in Downtown LA

The Master of Public Health (MPH) offered by Cal State LA in Downtown Los Angeles includes a unique focus on…

Home-Based Visitations Certificate Program

Developed in partnership with Cal State LA’s Department of Child and Family Studies, the online Home-Based Visitations Certificate Program prepares professionals with the…

Computer Science Supplementary Authorization Program

Offered both synchronously and asynchronously, the courses in the online Computer Science Supplementary Authorization (CSSA) Program will meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing…