Overview

Training and Development Specialists are part of an ever-growing field tailored to those who want to teach others about diversity and inclusion; trainers are in charge of helping members of various organizations work together in a professional and understanding way.

Take This Career Path if You ♥

Working with diverse groups of people.| Developing an organization's people. |  ​Helping others feel comfortable in an organization. | Enjoy planning ice breakers and team building exercises. | Public speaking. | Teaching others. | Working in teams. | Enjoy developing how-to videos/tutorials.

Quick Facts

According to he Occupational Outlook Handbook, here's what's required:
  • Typically a bachelor's degree is required, master's degree is helpful but not required
  • Work experience: Less than 5 years (start in human resource management)
  • Job Outlook next 10 years: Growth rate = 11% (faster than average)
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Be Prepared

Here's 5 Ways to Start Your Journey
  1. Specialize in intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, or organizational communication
  2. And/Or take the following courses: Business communication, organizational communication (380, 480, 483), persuasion, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, intercultural training, communication across cultures
  3. Consider minors or elective coursework in business administration or workforce education
  4. Join the Society for Human Resource Professionals 
  5. ​Join C3, which needs members to do social engagement strategy to promote our events

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