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Agriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesThe production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
Example Careers Animal Science & Services, Veterinarian, Zoologist, etc. Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map that can potentially help you learn about high school course options aligned with this cluster. Arts, A/V Technology & CommunicationDesigning, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Example Careers A/V Technology & Film, Journalism & Broadcasting Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Education & TrainingPlanning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services such as administration, teaching/training, administrative support, and professional support services.
Example Careers Elementary - High School Teachers, Principal, Speech-Language Pathologist, Librarian Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Government & Public AdministrationPlanning and executing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations.
Example Careers Accountant, Attorney, Top Executive, Urban Planner, City Manager, Political Scientist, Economist Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as restaurant and food/beverage services, lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusement and attractions.
Example Careers Caterer, Event Planner, Resort Manager, Concierge, Travel Agent, Restaurant Owner, Museum Director Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.
Example Careers Computer Support Specialist, Web Designer, Animator, Programmer, Systems Administrator, Software Applications Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.
Example Careers Inspector, Welding Technician, Industrial Engineer, Health & Safety Inspector, Mechanical Engineer Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
Example Careers Engineers, Physicist, Geologist, Environmental Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map |
Architecture & ConstructionCareers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
Example Careers Architect, Drafting, Interior Design, Construction, Electrician, Heating & Air Conditioning Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map that can potentially help you learn about high school course options aligned with this cluster. Business Management & AdministrationCareers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Example Careers Business Management, Marketing, Event Planner Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map FinancePlanning and related services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.
Example Careers Finance, Real Estate, Banking Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Health SciencePlanning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
Example Careers Dietitians, Epidemiologists, Sonographers, Nuclear Medicine Technology Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Law, Public Safety, Corrections & SecurityPlanning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
Example Careers Firefighter, EMT, Police Officer, Forensic Science Technician, Attorney, Judge, FBI Agent Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services.
Example Careers Counseling & Mental Health Services, Early Childhood Development, Family & Community Services Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map MarketingPlanning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives such as brand management, professional sales, merchandising, marketing communications and market research.
Example Careers Customer Service Representative, Real Estate Agent, Sales Representative, Insurance Agent, Public Relations Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map The planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
Example Careers Air Traffic Controller, International Logistics Specialist, Urban & Regional Planner, Airline Pilot Plan Your High School Courses Click here to see a sample course map |
Career Clusters™ provides an entry point for business and industry to engage with Career and Technical Education (CTE) at the local and state level. These pathways provide opportunities for local business and industry to interact with CTE programs through internships, work-based learning, apprenticeships, and cooperative education.
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