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The Demand for High School Academic Counselors in 5 Years

As a high school academic counselor, you have likely witnessed massive layoffs of counselors during recessions such as the one during Covid-19. Simultaneously, most can agree that in California at least, there is a huge lack of academic counselors in comparison to students. Where do you see the demand for academic counselors in five years, and how easily do you think new graduates will be able to get internships/ a job?

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Suzanne’s Answer

I am not an academic counselor but I did look this up on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. It says that 10% growth in the coming years is expected due to many anticipated retirements and people leaving the field. Details by state are also searchable at the link below.

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Check out the occupational outlook page for academic counselors: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/school-and-career-counselors.htm
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Lisa’s Answer

As long as there are schools, there will be the need for academic counsellors. Work hard do your best and you will be successful at any career you choose.
The need will be overwhelming and so the ease of getting a job should be high.
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