States' Career Clusters

Sixteen Career Clusters and Their Pathways

A Career Cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities.  The sixteen career clusters provide an organizing tool for schools, small learning communities, academies and magnet schools.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Food Products and Processing Systems
Plant Systems
Animal Systems
Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Natural Resources Systems
Environmental Service Systems
Agribusiness Systems

Architecture & Construction
Design/Pre-Construction
Construction
Maintenance/Operations

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Audio and Video Technology and Film
Printing Technology
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Journalism and Broadcasting
Telecommunications

Business Management & Administration
General Management
Business Information Management
Human Resources Management
Operations Management
Administrative Support

Education & Training
Administration and Administrative Support
Professional Support Services
Teaching/Training

Finance
Securities & Investments
Business Finance
Accounting
Insurance
Banking Services

Government & Public Administration
Governance
National Security
Foreign Service
Planning
Revenue and Taxation
Regulation
Public Management and Administration

Health Science
Therapeutic Services
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
Biotechnology Research and Development


Hospitality & Tourism
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Lodging
Travel & Tourism
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions

Human Services
Early Childhood Development & Services
Counseling & Mental Health Services
Family & Community Services
Personal Care Services
Consumer Services

Information Technology
Network Systems
Information Support and Services
Web and Digital Communications
Programming and Software Development

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Correction Services
Emergency and Fire Management
      Services
Security & Protective Services
Law Enforcement Services
Legal Services

Manufacturing
Production
Manufacturing Production Process       Development
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Quality Assurance
Logistics & Inventory Control
Health, Safety and Environmental
      Assurance

Marketing
Marketing Management
Professional Sales
Merchandising
Marketing Communications
Marketing Research

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Science and Math

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Transportation Operations
Logistics Planning and Management
      Services
Warehousing and Distribution Center
      Operations
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Transportation Systems/Infrastructure       Planning, Management and Regulation
Health, Safety and Environmental       Management
Sales and Service

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