1. Career Clusters
November 6th & 13th

2. Career Clusters
The U. S. Department of Education has established 16 broad Career Clusters.
A Career Cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities.
Clusters consist of occupations with similar skills and educational pathways.
An additional Career Cluster titled Energy was added due to a growing demand for skilled workers in these fields.
As you are exploring careers, it’s always best to look at career clusters or fields and then examine several of the careers that interest you within that cluster.

3. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Processing, production, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and natural resources.
Examples of jobs:
Farm and Ranch Managers
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Aquacultural Managers
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Foresters
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Soil and Water Conservationists

4. Architecture & Construction
Designing, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
Examples of jobs:
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Construction Laborers
Cost Estimators
Electricians
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters
Plumbers
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Civil Engineers
Architectural Drafters

5. Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications
Creating, exhibiting, performing, and publishing multimedia content.
Examples of jobs:
Graphic Designers
Broadcast Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians
Court Reporters
Technical Writers
Choreographers
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Radio Mechanics
Commercial and Industrial Designers

6. Business, Management & Administration
Organizing, directing, and evaluating functions essential to productive business operations.
Examples of jobs:
Customer Service Representatives
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Legal Secretaries
Public Relations Specialists
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Database Administrators
Accountants
Financial Managers
Compliance Managers
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

7. Education & Training
Providing education, training and related learning support services.
Examples of jobs:
Distance Learning Coordinators
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Interpreters and Translators
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Special Education Teachers, Middle School

8. Finance
Planning finances and investments; managing banking, insurance, and business finances.
Examples of jobs:
Loan Officers
Bill and Account Collectors
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
Financial Analysts
Energy Brokers
Personal Financial Advisors
Risk Management Specialists
Insurance Sales Agents
Securities and Commodities Traders

9. Government & Public Administration
Executing governmental functions at the local, state and federal levels.
Examples of jobs:
Radar and Sonar Technicians
Special Forces
Urban and Regional Planners
Storage and Distribution Managers
Postal Service Mail Carriers
Construction and Building Inspectors
Coroners
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

10. Health Science
Providing diagnostic and therapeutic services, health information, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
Examples of jobs:
Pharmacists
Athletic Trainers
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Medical Assistants
Radiologists
Respiratory Therapy Technicians
Physical Therapists
Acupuncturists
Audiologists
Anesthesiologists
Dental Hygienists
Optometrists

11. Hospitality & Tourism
Managing restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services.
Examples of jobs:
Chefs and Head Cooks
Food Service Managers
Lodging Managers
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Gaming Managers
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

12. Human Services Providing for families and serving human needs.
Examples of jobs:
Fashion Designers
Marriage and Family Therapists
School Psychologists
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Embalmers
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Massage Therapists
Epidemiologists

13. Information Technology
Designing, supporting, and managing hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration.
Examples of jobs:
Business Intelligence Analysts
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Computer Systems Analysts
Information Technology Project Managers
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Database Administrators
Computer Programmers
Video Game Designers
Software Developers, Systems Software

14. Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Providing legal, public safety, protective, and homeland security services.
Examples of jobs:
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Fire Investigators
Animal Control Workers
Forensic Science Technicians
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Lawyers
Legal Secretaries
Loss Prevention Managers

15. Manufacturing
Processing materials into intermediate or final products.
Examples of jobs:
Automotive Specialty Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Civil Engineering Technicians
Electrical Engineering Technicians
Elevator Installers and Repairers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Medical Equipment Repairers
Millwrights
Machinists
Biofuels Processing Technicians

16. Marketing, Sales & Services
Performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
Examples of jobs:
Online Merchants
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Real Estate Sales Agents
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Parts Salespersons
Interior Designers

17. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Performing scientific research and professional technical services.
Examples of jobs:
Aerospace Engineers
Automotive Engineers
Biochemical Engineers
Biomedical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Geneticists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Water Resource Specialists

18. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Managing movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water.
Examples of jobs:
Automotive Master Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Motorcycle Mechanics
Logistics Analysts
Air Traffic Controllers
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Crane and Tower Operators
Locomotive Engineers
Transportation Planners

19. Energy
Planning, managing and providing support and technical services related to the generation, transmission and distribution of various types of energy along with the engineering design, construction, maintenance, and repair of these systems.
Examples of jobs:
Biomass Power Plant Managers
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Geothermal Technicians
Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Wind Energy Engineers

20. Next Steps…
This year, every 10th grader will take an online interest survey.
You will meet individually with a Career Counselor to interpret your results and to further explore potential career paths.
Next in Advisory you will explore your values.
Your values can also help to determine where you work and how you want to work.