1. CAPS, COPS & COPES
14 Career Clusters

2. What do they test?
Caps – Abilities
Cops – Interests
Copes – Values

3. Science Professional Planning & conducting research
Collecting & applying knowledge in related fields of math, medical, life & physical sciences
Bachelors + degree
Some Occupations
Anesthesiologist
Marine Biologist
Doctor
Ecologist
Veterinarian
Statistician
Geologist
Meteorologist

4. Science Skilled
Assist in lab research by observing & classifying facts and applying info to fields of science
Technical or 2-year degree
Some Occupations
Dental Hygientist
Lab tech
Respiratory therapist
Chemical plan operator
Pharmacy tech
Surveying tech

5. Technology Professional
Involve responsibility for engineering & structural design in manufacture, construction or transportation
Bachelors + degree
Some Occupations
Pilot
Computer Tech Specialist
Radio/TV Director
Engineers

6. Technology Skilled Working w/ hands in a skilled trade Tech School
Some Occupations
Construction
Electrician
Computer Service Tech
Heating & cooling
Mechanic

7. Consumer Economics Preparation of foods, clothing, textiles
Degree varies
Some Occupations
Chef
Dietitian
Tailor/alterations
Furniture refinisher

8. Outdoor
Growing & tending to plants, animals, crops and natural resources
Degrees vary
Possible Occupations
Farming
Animal trainer/caretaker
Game warden
Landscape gardener

9. Business Professional
High responsibility in organization and administration
Bachelors + degree
Possible Occupations
Accountant
Financial manager
Managers
Human Resources
Politics

10. Business Skilled Involve sales, promotion and marketing
Tech or 2-year college
Possible Occupations
Junior accountant
Claim adjuster
Credit reporter
Loan Officer
Administrative Assistant
Real estate agent
Salesperson

11. Clerical Involve recording, posting and filing of business records
Requires detail and accuracy
Tech or 2-year college
Possible Occupations
Cashier/checker
Teller
Secretary
Data entry
Payroll clerk
Medical transcriptionist
Hotel clerk

12. Communication Involve language skill Create or interpret literature
Written and oral communication of knowledge and ideas
Bachelors
Some Occupations
Editor
Writer
Legal assistant
Librarian
Reporter
Translator
Judge
Lawyer

13. Arts Professional
Individualized expression of creative or musical talent
Bachelor + degree
Some Occupations
Actor
Composer
Architect
Clothing designer
Dance instructor

14. Arts Skilled
Application of artistic skill in fields of photography, graphic arts and design
Tech or 2 year degree
Possible Occupations
Advertising designer
Graphic arts designer
Sign painter
AV specialist
Photographer
Web designer

15. Service Professional
Involve positions of high responsibility in caring for personal needs and welfare of others in social service, health or education
Bachelors + degree
Possible Occupations
Athletic director/trainer
Occupational therapist
Psychologist
Teacher
Counselor
Optometrist
Pediatrician
Psychiatrist
Police Inspector

16. Service Skilled
Providing services to persons in personal service, social, health, protection and transportation
Tech or 2-year college
Possible Occupations
Flight attendant
Janitor
Makeup artist
Travel agent
Bus driver
Correctional officer
Police officer
Cosmetologist