Scott Hess Division of Discretionary Programs & Innovative Group OVAE Career Clusters Scott Hess Division of Discretionary Programs & Innovative Group OVAE

Career Clusters - What are They? “An organizing tool defining CTE using 16 broad clusters of occupations and over 80 pathways with validated standards that ensure opportunities for all students regardless of their career goals and interests.”

16 Career Clusters Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications 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, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Career Cluster Knowledge and Skills Academic Foundations Communications Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Systems Information Technology/Applications Safety, Health and Environmental Leadership and Teamwork Ethics and Legal Responsibilities Employability and Career Development Technical Skills

Benefits of Using Clusters as an Organizing Tool For Program People: Defines CTE Provides Consistency Aligns with New Proposed Perkins Legislation Common Resource for Employer and Postsecondary Based Standards Assessments/Certifications Transportability Sharing and Collaboration ACRN/ Guidance and Counseling Supply and Demand Program Planning

Benefits of Using Clusters as an Organizing Tool For Data People: Easy to Crosswalk Consistency – From School to School and State to State Common Definitions for Completer and Concentrator Local, State and National Comparable Data