Service Areas (Career Clusters) -group occupations based on what they have in common. *-Connect employees with continuing education. *-May begin as early as 6 th grade. *-Help provide standards and guides for assessment and professional development material. *-Combine skills with basic academics.

A rts R elated T echnology for E ntertainment C areers Performing Arts Telecommunications Printing Technology AV + film Visual Arts Journalism + Broadcasting One example of a service area (career cluster) is:

Career success in: Digital Editing Film equipment, broadcasting, editing, etc. Sound Engineering Special Effects Makeup and hair design Fashion Design Acting, dancing and singing Animation, writing, and producing Painting and sculpting Printing technology

ACTE (Association for Career and Technical) Identifies future leaders Promotes professional standards Helps develop policy Helps support state and regional associations Assures growth in local and federal funding Communicates with other organizations

Other organizations: National Council of Large City Directors of Vocational Education (NALCATE) Vocational Education Equity Council (VEEC) National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEC) US DE Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) Rhonda Limbacher, EVOC 637, CSUSB, 2004