Careers in Human Resource Development
Employment Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the training and development specialist jobs that the HRD program prepares students for is expected to have faster than average job growth (6%) and average salaries of over $63,000 per year. As HRD professionals grow in their careers, they can move up to be training and development managers. Training and development manager positions are also projected to grow at a faster than average rate (6%) and have average salaries of $120,000 per year.
Career Paths
Careers in Human Resource Development and Training involve the planning and administration of workplace learning initiatives which can include:
- Training
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Talent Development
- Instructional Design
- Employee Resource Groups
- Communities of Practice
- Career Development