1. C AREER C LUSTERS By Maggie October 2010

2. T HE 16 C AREER C LUSTERS … Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V technology and Communication Business, Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, and Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales and Service Science, Engineering, Technology and Math Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

3. A GRICULTURE, F OOD AND N ATURAL R ESOURCES Farmer and Rancher Forest and Conservation Worker Veterinary Assistant Animal Systems Agribusiness Systems Environmental Service Systems In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

4. A GRICULTURE, F OOD AND N ATURAL R ESOURCES The most unusual career in this cluster is Animal Breeder One career in this cluster that would interest me is Winemaker Three facts about this career include: Gets to inspect and taste grapes to determine if they are ready for harvest They can make anywhere for less then $20,00 to over $100,000 a year A degree is usually required

5. A RCHITECTURE AND C ONSTRUCTION Carpenter Construction Trades Manager Cement Mason/ Concrete Finisher Design/Pre-Construction Construction Maintenance/Operations In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

6. A RCHITECTURE AND C ONSTRUCTION The most unusual career in this cluster is Pest Controller One career in this cluster that would interest me is Interior Designer Three facts about this career include: Develops design plans and sketches for clients approval They make $27,000 to $84,000 a year They need a degree in interior design

7. A RTS, A/V T ECHNOLOGY AND C OMMUNICATIONS Graphic Designer Reporter and Correspondent Photographer Performing Arts Printing Technology Visual Arts In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

8. A RTS, A/V T ECHNOLOGY, AND C OMMUNICATIONS The most unusual career in this cluster is Race Car Driver One career in this cluster that would interest me is Singer Three facts about this career include: Practice singing and do vocal exercises Less than $20,000 to more than $60,000 a year Need to be willing to put in hours of practice

9. B USINESS M ANAGEMENT AND A DMINISTRATION Accountant and Auditor General and Operations Manager Management Analyst Accounting Administrative Support General Management In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

10. B USINESS M ANAGEMENT AND A DMINISTRATION The most unusual career in this cluster is School Superintendent One career in this cluster that would interest me is Event Planner Three facts about this career include: Arrange food and entertainment $25,000 to $75,000 Employers prefer to hire college graduates

11. E DUCATION AND T RAINING Secondary School Teacher Middle School Teacher Library Technician Teaching/ Training Professional Support Service Administration and Administrative Service In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

12. E DUCATION AND T RAINING The most unusual career in this cluster is Choreographer/Dance Instructor One career in this cluster that would interest me is Psychologist Three facts about this career include: May Specialize in counseling $35,000 to $110,000 Need at least a Masters Degree in psychology

13. F INANCE Bill and Account collector Loan Officer Financial Analyst Insurance Banking Services Business Finance In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

14. F INANCE The most unusual career in this cluster is Research Analyst One career in this cluster that would interest me is Personal Financial Planner Three facts about this career include: Assess clients debts, assets, and income $35,000 to $150,000 Bachelors degree in Business or a related subject

15. G OVERNMENT AND P UBLIC A DMINISTRATION Legislator Compliance Officer Urban and Regional Planner Foreign Service Governance National Security In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

16. G OVERNMENT AND P UBLIC A DMINISTRATION The most unusual career in this cluster is Sign Language Interpreter One career in this cluster that would interest me is National Guard Three facts about this career include: Participate in training exercises $17,000 to $86,000 Need to be able to follow orders

17. H EALTH S CIENCE Pharmacy Technician Medical Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse Health Informatics Support Services Diagnostic Services In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

18. H EALTH S CIENCE The most unusual career in this cluster is Researcher One career in this cluster that would interest me is Pharmacist Three facts about this career include: Check patients medical histories and fill prescriptions $79,000 to $134,000 Need a doctor of pharmacy

19. H OSPITALITY AND TOURISM Food preparer and server Lodging manager Hotel and Resort Clerk Lodging Travel and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

20. H OSPITALITY AND TOURISM The most unusual career in this cluster is Driving Instructor One career in this cluster that would interest me is Bartender Three facts about this career include: Mix and serve drinks Minimum wage $15 dollars an hour Must be legal drinking age

21. H UMAN S ERVICES Clergy Childcare Worker Residential Advisor Consumer Services Early Childhood Development and Services Personal Care Services In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

22. H UMAN S ERVICES The most unusual career in this cluster is Tattoo Artist One career in this cluster that would interest me is Wedding Planner Three facts about this career include: Helps couples Plan their Wedding $20,000 to $60,000 A business background is needed

23. I NFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY Computer Analyst Database Administrator Computer Software applications engineer Network systems Information support and services Web and digital communications In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

24. I NFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The most unusual career in this cluster is technical writer One career in this cluster that would interest me is website designer Three facts about this career include: Build test websites $35,000 to $75,000 Bachelors or associate degree

25. L AW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY Emergency medical technician Paralegal/legal assistant lawyer Legal Services Correction Services Emergency and Fire Management Services In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

26. L AW, P UBLIC S AFETY, C ORRECTIONS, AND S ECURITY The most unusual career in this cluster is Gunsmith One career in this cluster that would interest me is Paramedic Three facts about this career include: Travel to scenes of emergencies $19,000 to $50,000 Completion of a paramedic training program

27. M ANUFACTURING Welder Industrial machinery mechanic machinist Production Quality assurance Health, Safety and Environment Assurance In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

28. M ANUFACTURING The most unusual career in this cluster is bookbinder One career in this cluster that would interest me is industrial designers Three facts about this career include Create sketches of designs $32,000 to $96,000 Bachelors degree

29. MARKETING Office clerk Retail Salesperson Sales Representative Merchandising Professional Sales Marketing Research In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

30. M ARKETING The most unusual career in this cluster is travel agent One career in this cluster that would interest me is fashion retailer Three facts about this career include: Hire and train employees $15,000 to $60,000 At least a high school diploma

31. S CIENCE TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS Chemist Industrial engineer Environmental scientist Science and Math Engineering and Technology In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

32. S CIENCE, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND MATH The most unusual career in this cluster is conservator One career in this cluster that would interest me is Pharmacologist Three facts about this career include: Conduct research in labs $35,000 to $120,000 At least a bachelors degree

33. T RANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS Truck Drivers Automotive Service Technician Bus/Truck mechanic Sales and Service Health, Safety and Environmental Management Transportation Operations In Demand Careers in SD…Pathways

34. T RANSPORTATION, D ISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS The most unusual career in this cluster is parking lot attendant One career in this cluster that would interest me is Three facts about this career include: dispatcher Receive calls for help $22,000 to $55,000 High school diploma may need more training or experience

35. C AREER C LUSTER E XPLORATION R EFLECTION The top three Career Clusters that interest me include: Health Science, Human Services, Education and Training Through my exploration of the career clusters, I was most surprised by some of the jobs that are under each career cluster because you wouldn’t think that some of the jobs would go under the cluster that they did. I was also surprised on some of the things that interested me in each career cluster.