Career Cluster

• Jobs or occupations grouped together because of similar knowledge or skills

Agriculture & Natural ResourcesCluster Description

• Occupations related to:– growing and processing crops for human

use

– raising and processing animals for human use

– raw materials that occur naturally in the earth

Agriculture & Natural Resources Occupations

• Food Scientist

• Environmental Engineer

• Agriculture Teacher

• Animal Scientist

• Biochemist

• Veterinarian Assistant

Architecture & Construction Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:– designing, building, and repairing structures

Architecture & Construction Occupations

• Contractor

• Architect

• Electrician

• Heavy Equipment Operator

• Carpenter

• Plumber

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communication Cluster

Description

• Occupations related to:– visual and performing arts, multimedia

communications, and journalism

Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communication Occupations

• Actor/Actress

• Video Producer

• Journalist

• Audio Engineer

• Telecommunications Technologist

• Printing/Graphics Technologist

Business & Administration Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:– planning, organizing, and directing

business operations

Business & Administration Occupations

• Accountant

• Entrepreneur

• Financial analyst

• International Trade Manager

• Administrative Specialist

• Human Resource Administrator

Education & Training Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:– providing education and training services

and support services

Education & Training Occupations

• teacher

• principal

• school counselor

• college professor

• corporate trainer

• coach

Finance Cluster Descriptions

• Occupations related to:–acquiring, investing, and

managing money

Finance Occupations

• Stock Broker

• Banker

• Insurance Agent

• Financial Planner

• Loan Officer

• Tax Examiner

Government & Public Administration Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:– regulating and managing local, state,

and federal government

Government & Public Administration Occupations

• Legislator

• City Manager

• Policy/Budget Analyst

• Recreation/ Parks Director

• State/Federal Agency Director

• Urban/Regional Planner

Health Science Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:– The science of maintaining and

improving people’s physical and mental well-being

Health Science Occupations

• Pediatrician

• Physical Therapist

• Radiologic Technologist

• Occupational Therapist

• Medical Assistant

• Hospital Administrator

Hospitality & Tourism Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:–services involving lodging,

entertainment, recreation, travel and food and beverage management

Hospitality & Tourism Occupations

• Lodging Manager

• Chef

• Travel and Tourism Manager

• Food Service Manager

• Restaurant Manager

• Leisure and Entertainment Manager

Human Services Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:–services that improve people’s quality

of life and promote safe, healthy communities

Human Services Occupations

• Social Worker

• Psychologist

• Child Care Worker

• Substance Abuse Specialist

• Employment specialist

• Psychotherapist

Information Technology Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:–computer and web based services and

telecommunications services

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Information Technology Occupations

• Software Engineer

• Network Administrator

• Web Designer/Developer

• Database Manager

• Technical Writer

• Multimedia Producer

Law & Public Safety Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:–protective and legal services

Law & Public Safety Occupations

• Attorney

• Fire Fighter

• Police Officer

• Judge

• Paramedic

• Paralegal

Manufacturing Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:– designing and producing materials into

intermediate or final products

Manufacturing Occupations

• Machinist

• Manufacturing Engineer

• Automated Process Technician

• Production Engineer/Technician

• Welding Technician

• Quality Technician

Marketing, Sales, & Services Cluster Description

• Occupations related to:

–developing, promoting, and providing goods to consumers and performing tasks for consumers

Marketing, Sales, & Services Occupations

• Sales Associate

• Interior Designer

• Marketing Director

• Buyer

• Real Estate Broker

• Customer Service Representative

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Cluster Description• Occupations related to:

– the systematic use of observations and experiments to gain knowledge about the world, the practical use of scientific knowledge, solving practical problems by combining science and mathematics with technology, and the study of numbers and their relationships

Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics Occupations• Chemical Engineer• Mathematician• Bio-Technologist• Electrical Engineer• Biologist• Oceanographer

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Cluster Descriptions

• Occupations related to:– coordinating the movement of people,

goods, and services

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Occupations• Pilot• Automotive Technician• Logistics Manager• Flight Attendant• Warehouse Manager• Truck Driver