San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is referencing newly published workforce data focused on human resources and administrative occupations, as reported by national employment research sources. Recent analyses from organisations such as Robert Half point to sustained hiring activity across HR, customer service and administrative support roles in multiple industries. These reports provide national-level observations and do not account for individual career outcomes or local labour market variation.
Within California, the State identifies specific Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) categories that are considered in-field for graduates of SJVC’s Human Resources Administration programme when reporting employment outcomes. These classifications include roles such as Human Resources Specialists, Administrative Services Managers, Customer Service Representatives, Executive Assistants, Office Clerks, Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks, and General and Operations Managers. Occupational details for these roles are published by the U.S. Department of Labor under SOC guidelines.
Workforce publications often discuss a range of factors influencing staffing levels in HR and administrative roles. These include the growing use of workplace technology, evolving approaches to recruitment and onboarding, and the adoption of digital systems to support employee management and organisational operations. The reports note that HR and administrative functions continue to be relevant across many sectors.
The Human Resources Administration programme at SJVC is designed to introduce students to essential concepts in human resources, administrative procedures, communication and business office operations. The curriculum aligns with established educational standards for the discipline and supports learning across a range of organisational activities. “My mission is to empower every student to turn their skills into opportunities, their training into confidence, and their education into a future they can be proud of,” said Rachel Bowne, Campus Director at San Joaquin Valley College.
Students have also reflected on their experiences within the programme. “I knew I had a higher calling and could assist people in a higher way. Human Resources was a really good direction for me,” said Tierra W., a 2021 Human Resources Administration graduate. “I found SJVC online and saw that they offered an online schedule that met my needs.”
Information about the Human Resources Administration program is available at www.sjvc.edu/program/human-resources-administration and www.sjvc.edu.
