# Youth and Career Counseling

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/youth-and-career-counseling

Youth and career counselors help students and job seekers navigate education and career decisions, typically working within schools, colleges, or workforce development programs. Using assessment tools and active listening, they provide career guidance tailored to an individual's interests and aptitudes, and connect clients to resources through referral coordination with employers, training programs, or support services. Strong communication skills are central to the role, as counselors must build trust quickly with people at pivotal transition points in their lives.

Top skills: [Active Listening](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/active-listening), [Communication](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/communication)

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