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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Battle Creek, Michigan

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors on average make:
$54,080 ($26.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
84
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
increase to 87.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
7 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a master’s degree.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Other Job Titles

Academic Advisor, Academic Counselor, Admissions Counselor, Adult School Counselor, Advisor, Articulation Officer, Assessment Specialist, Career Advisor, Career Coach, Career Consultant

Technology/Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools Used

Audio recorders, Desktop computers, Digital video disk DVD players, Laptop computers, Liquid crystal display LCD projectors, Overhead display projectors, Personal computers, Personal digital assistants PDA, Photocopying equipment, Projection equipment

Tasks

  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
  • Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

Personality

Concern for Others, Cooperation, Social Orientation, Integrity, Dependability, Self-Control, Stress Tolerance, Attention to Detail, Adaptability/Flexibility, Persistence

Certifications, Licenses, or Training

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Helpful Resources

CareerOneStop

CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration. It’s a one-stop shop for career exploration, training, and jobs. There is also a Skills Matcher available.

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PathFinder

An online career planning tool to help Michigan residents get high-quality, in-demand degrees, and credentials.

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MyFuture

Helps young adults plan their next steps in life by bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers, and military service opportunities.

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Creative Ladder

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