An increasing number of businesses are offering mental health workshops for their employees. Both types of counselors will be in demand as the growing population of elderly people requires counseling. Opportunities for employment counselors depend on local government budgets. Recent changes to welfare laws require that people who receive welfare try to find jobs. More counselors will be needed to help this large group of people look for employment.
Most employment counselors work for state and local governments, which are often short of money.
Opportunities should be better for employment counselors who have private practices. Preparation Training for counselors varies with the type of counseling. Most counselors are required to have a master's degree in counseling. Graduate level counseling courses are usually given by the department of education or psychology. During graduate school, counselors take classes and learn to work with clients.