1. 16 Career Clusters

2. Agriculture, Foods & Natural Resources
Jobs related to:
Growing plants
Harvesting crops
Raising and training animals
Keeping plants and animals healthy
Research to grow better plants or animals
Using natural resources such as oil, gas, timber
Management of agricultural businesses and production of agricultural goods

3. Sample Occupations for Agriculture, Foods & Natural Resources
Food Scientist
Veterinarian
Environmental Sampling Technician
Bacteriologist
Feed Sales Representative
Health and Safety Sanitarian
Food and Drug Inspector
Artificial Insemination Technician
Hazardous Materials Handler
Toxicologist
Remote Sensing Specialist
Water Environment Manager
Biochemist
Global Positioning System Technician
Meat Cutter-Grader
Solid Waste Disposer/ Recycler
Food and Fiber Engineer
Electronics Systems Technician
Environmental Compliance Assurance Manager
Produce Buyer
Agricultural Engineer
Meat Processor
Recycling Technician
Water Quality Manager
Plant Breeder and Geneticist
Equipment Parts Manager
International Agri-Marketing Specialist
Soil and Water Specialist
Machinist
Communication Technician
Agricultural Loan Officer
Certified Crop Advisor
Botanist
Welder
Agricultural Commodity Broker
Tree Surgeon
Wildlife Manager or Technician
Farm/Ranch Manager
Agricultural Economist
Education and Extension Specialist
Water Monitoring Technician
Livestock Buyer/Seller
Golf Course Superintendent
Park Manager or Technician
Feed/Farm Supply Store Manager
Greenhouse Manager
Natural History Interpreter
Agricultural Products Buyer
Forest Geneticist
Fish and Game Officer
Animal Geneticist
Forest Worker or Logger
Agricultural Salesperson
Aquaculturalist
Forest Manager or Technician
Animal Nutritionist
Fisheries Manager or Technician
Animal Scientist
Mining Engineer or Technician
Poultry Manager
Pollution Prevention and Control Manager
Embryo Technologist

4. Architecture & Construction
Jobs related to:
Designing, building, and maintaining physical structures such as roads and bridges
Designing, building, and maintaining physical structures such as industrial plants and commercial and residential buildings

5. Sample Occupations for Architecture & Construction
Urban Planner/Designer
Demolition Engineer
Computer Information System Manager/ Designer
Environmental Engineer
Carpenter
Education and Training Director
Equipment Operator
Computer-Aided Drafter (CAD)
Highway Worker
Electrician
Maintenance Planner/ Scheduler
Landscape Designer
General Contractor
Mechanical Engineer
Iron/Metalworker
Millwright
Pipe Fitter
Specialty Contractor
Preservationist
Project Inspector
Thermal Control Technician
Renderer (traditional and computer)
Project Manager
Safety Director
Boilermaker
Surveyor

6. Arts, Audio/Video, Technology, & Communications
Jobs related to:
Designing Visual &
Producing Performing Arts,
Performing Multimedia Journalism, &
Writing Entertainment.
Publishing

7. Sample Occupations for Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
Audio-Visual Systems Technician
Reporter
Painter
Correspondent
Sculptor
Audio Technician
Actor/Actress
Print Maker
Sound Board Operator
Lighting Designer
Illustrator
Video Technician
Set Designer
Fashion Artist
Lighting Technician
Stage Crew
Cartoonist
Installer/Installation Engineer/Rigger
Instrumentalist
Animator
Musician
Graphic Designer
Service Technician
Singer
Commercial Photographer
Service Repair Technician
Conductor
Art Director
Field Technician
Dance Instructor
Art Teacher
Electrical Engineer
Voice Instructor
College Professor
Mechanical Engineer
Playwright
Computer Artist
Project Manager
Scriptwriter
Gallery Owner
Dealer Manager/Owner
Desktop Publishing Specialists
Curator
Chief Engineer
Job Printers
Textile Designer
Transmission Engineer
Platemakers
Interior Designer
Broadcast Field Supervisor
Press Operators
Broadcast and Sound Technician
Central Office Installers
Visual Information Specialist
Network Technicians
Camera Operator
Telecommunications Specialists
News Analyst

8. Business, Management & Administration
Jobs relating to:
Administrative support
Business communications
Accounting
Human resource management (Personnel)
Business management support services

9. Sample Occupations for Business
Entrepreneur
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Data Entry Specialist
Chief Executive Officer
Receptionist
General Manager
OSHA/ADA Compliance Officer
Computer Operator
Controller
Human Resources Information Systems Specialist
Word Processor
Public Relations Manager
Customer Service Supervisor
Meeting and Convention Planner
Hospital Manager
Retail Salesperson
Personnel Recruiter
Human Resources Manager
Wholesale or Retail Buyer
Human Resources Assistant
Government Manager
Marketing Information Manager
Human Resources Clerk
Financial Analyst
Public Relations Specialist
Budget Analyst
Risk Manager Accountant
Advertising Agent
Business Analyst
Adjuster
Telemarketer
Compensation Analyst
Auditor
Administrative Assistant
Cost Analyst
Bookkeeper
Executive Assistant
Database Business Analyst
Billing Supervisor
Office Manager
Price Analyst
Investment Analyst
Treasurer
Management Analyst
Chief Financial Officer
Marketing Analyst
Finance Director
Project Analyst
Accounts Payable Clerk
Systems Analyst
Financial Accountant
Marketing Manager
Billing Clerk
Sales Engineer
Store Manager
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Assistant Store Manager
Training and Development Specialist
Information Assistant
Labor and Personnel Relations Specialist
Desktop Publisher
Customer Service Assistant

10. Education & Training Jobs relating to:
Education and training services such as teachers, principals, adult educators, trainers at plants
Related learning support services such as librarian, counselor

11. Sample Occupations for Education & Training
Preschool or Kindergarten Teacher, Aide
Early Childhood Teacher, Assistant
Test Measurement Specialist
Psychologists—Clinical, Developmental, Social
College President
Elementary Teacher, Aide
Dean
Social Worker
Curriculum Developer
Secondary Teacher, Aide
Parent Educator
Instructional Media Designer
Special Education Teacher, Aide
Counselor
Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist
College/University Lecturer, Professor
Management Development Trainer
Superintendent
Principal
Human Resource Trainer
Director of Training
Coach
Supervisor
Child Care Director
Instructional Coordinator
Child Life Specialist
Education Researcher

12. Finance Jobs relating to: Banking Investment companies Economics
Insurance

13. Sample Occupations for Finance
Personal Financial Advisor
Collector
Investigator
Revenue Agent
Claims Clerk
Tax Preparer
Credit Analyst
Insurance Appraiser
Sales Agent for Securities and Commodities
Loan Officer
Underwriter
Bill and Account Collector
Actuary
Sales Agent
Investment Advisor
Teller
Customer Service Agent
Brokerage Clerk
Loan Processor
Development Officer
Data Processor
Processing Clerk
Accountant
Internal Auditor
Direct Marketing Specialist
Financial Analyst
Title Researcher and Examiner
Treasurer
Controller
Repossession Agent
Chief Revenue Agent
Operations Manager
Auditor
Debt Counselor
Economist
Claims Agent
Tax Examiner
Examiner

14. Government & Public Administration
Jobs relating to:
Legislative (people who are elected to their jobs)
Administrative (people who make the business decisions for the city, county, state, etc.)
Regulatory (people who enforce regulations)

15. Sample Occupations for Government & Public Administration
Legislative Assistant
Ambassador
Aviation Safety Officer
Congressional Aide
Diplomatic Courier
Court Administrator or Clerk
Lobbyist
Planner
City or County Clerk
County Commissioner
Census Enumerator
City Council Member
Senator
Census Clerk
City Manager
Representative
Federal Aid Coordinator
Purchasing Manager
Mayor
Economic Development Coordinator
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Chief of Vital Statistics
Combat Control Officer
Tax Examiner
Missile and Space Systems Officer
Tax Clerk
Revenue Agent
Submarine Officer
Internal Revenue Investigator
Munitions Officer and Specialist
Assessor
Infantry Officer and Specialist
Auditor
Air Defense Artillery Officer
Investigator/Examiner
Military Intelligence Officer
Code Inspector
Cryptographer
Bank Examiner
Intelligence Analyst
Election Supervisor
Foreign Service Officer
Child Support Officer
Diplomatic Officer
Cargo Inspector
Consular Officer
Border Inspector

16. Health Science Jobs relating to: Diagnostic (diagnosis)
Therapeutic (therapy)
Treatment (medicine, surgery, etc.)
Medical research
Information relating to physical and mental health (what vitamin to take, etc.)
Mental health

17. Sample Occupations for Health Science
Athletic Trainer
Admitting Clerk
Environmental Services Technician
Certified Nurse Assistant
Data Analyst
Dental Hygienist
Health Care Administrator
Hospital Maintenance Engineer
Paramedic
Health Information Coder
Materials Management Technician
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist
Medical Biller
Bioinformatics Specialist
Physician
Medical Information Technologist
Biostatistician
Registered Nurse
Microbiologist
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Librarian
Molecular Biologist
Surgical Technician
Reimbursement Specialist
Geneticist
Research Assistant
Medical Lab Technologist
Transcriptionist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Biomedical/Clinical Engineer
Pathologist
Central Services Technician
Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technologist
Dietary Technician

18. Hospitality & Tourism Jobs relating to: Lodging (hotels)
Food (restaurants)
Recreation
Conventions (companies, organizations, or clubs meeting as a large group)
Tourists
Travel

19. Sample Occupations for Hospitality & Tourism
General Manager
Rooms Division Manager
Club Manager
Food and Beverage Manager
Front Desk Supervisor
Club Event Planner
Catering and Banquets Manager
Reservations Supervisor
Club Membership Developer
Bell Captain
Parks and Garden Director
Maitre’d
Sales Professional
Resort Instructor
Restaurant Owner
Reservationist
Gaming and Casino Supervisor
Executive Chef
Guestroom Attendant
Pastry and Specialty Chef
Event Planner
Fairs/Festival Event Planner
Cook
Convention Services Manager
Fairs/Festival Promotional Developer
Bartender and Server
Destination Manager
Banquet Setup Employee
Heritage Tourism Developer
Room Service Attendant
Interpreter
Wine Steward
Meeting Planner
Tour Guide
Front Office Manager
Tour Operator
Executive Housekeeper
Travel Agent
Director of Sales and Marketing
Tour and Ticket Reservationist
Tourism Marketing Specialist
Director of Operations
Welcome Center Supervisor

20. Human Services Jobs relating to:
Individual, family, and community relations
Wellness (to help you with both your family and work problems or issues)
Religious services
Care for the elderly
Social work

21. Sample Occupations for Human Services
 Assistant Director, Childcare Facilities
Coordinator of Volunteers
Consumer Research Department Representative
Director, Religious Activities/Education Programs
Childcare Assistant/Worker
Customer Service Representative
Director, Childcare Facilities
Emergency and Relief Worker
Educator for Parents
Geriatric Service Worker
Employee Benefits Representative
Nanny
Grief Counselor
Financial Advisor
Preschool Teacher
Social and Human Services Assistant
Market Researcher
Teacher’s Assistant
Career Counselor
Social Services Worker
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist
Barber
Cosmetologist
HIV/Aids Counselor
Embalmer
Marriage, Child and Family Counselor
Funeral Attendant
Funeral Director
Mental Health Counselor
Nail Technician
Rehabilitation Counselor
Personal Trainer
Residential Counselor
Skin Care Specialist
School Counselor
Spa Attendant
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Certified Financial Planner
Consumer Advocate
Adult Day Care Worker
Consumer Affairs Officer
Community Service Director
Consumer Credit Counselor

22. Information Technology
Jobs relating to:
Computer design, programming, and maintenance
Computer information, communication, and technology networks
Computer software and hardware

23. Sample Occupations for Information Technology
 Network Administrator
Help Desk Specialist
Applications Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
Network Technician
Web Designer
PC Support Specialist
Technical Writer
Webmaster
Instructional Designer
3D Animator
Telecommunications Network Technician
Virtual Reality Specialist
Application Integrator
Data Communications Analyst
Multimedia Producer
Software Applications Architect
Graphic Artist
Security Administrator
Operating Systems Designer/Engineer
Database Administrator
Computer Programmer
Enterprise Systems Engineer
Game Programmer

24. Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Jobs relating to:
Police work
Law and legal services
Judicial system (courts including judges, bailiffs, and court clerks)
Detention of criminals (prisons)
Fire protection
Disaster agencies
Environmental agencies

25. Sample Occupations for Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Warden
Rescue Worker
Evidence Technician
Jail Administrator
Security Director
Game Enforcement Officer
Program Coordinator and Counselor
Security Systems Designer/Consultant
Bailiff
Public Information Officer
Animal Control Officer
Correctional Trainer
Physical Security Specialist
Park Ranger
Case Manager
Information Systems Security Specialist
Judge
Community Corrections Practitioner
Magistrate
Computer Forensics Specialist
Probation/Parole Officer
Attorney
Private/Corporate Investigator
Corrections Educator
Case Management Specialist
Security Trainer/Educator
Corrections Officer
Legal Assistant
Loss Prevention Specialist
Detention Deputy
Court Reporter
Security Systems Technician
Youth Services Worker
File and Document Manager
Certified Security Officer
Transport Officer
Investigator
Armored Car Guard
Emergency Management and Response Coordinator
Law Clerk
Criminal Investigator and Special Agent
Paralegal
Emergency Planning Manager
Mediator/Arbitrator
Immigration and Customs Inspector
Emergency Medical Technician
Legal Secretary
Federal Marshall
Fire Fighter
Police Detective and Criminal Investigator
Wildland Fire Fighter
Wildland and Structure Fire Fighter Inspector and Investigator
Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatcher
Hazardous Materials Responder
Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff
Dispatcher
Private Detective and Investigator
Training Officer
Police and Patrol Officer

26. Manufacturing Jobs relating to:
Create intermediate (partially finished) and finished products from raw materials
Operate machinery to make a finished product
Support services such as production planning and control
Maintenance of machinery, assembly line equipment, etc.

27. Sample Occupations for Manufacturing
Assemblers
Biomedical Equipment Technicians
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Automated Manufacturing Technicians
Communication System Installers/Repairers
Logistical Engineers
Bookbinders
Logisticians
Calibration Technicians
Computer Installers/Repairers
Material Handlers
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Instrument Control Technicians
Job/Fixture Designers
Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators
Laser Systems Technicians
Meter Installers/Repairers
Traffic Managers
Machine Operators
Security System Installers/Repairers
Environmental Engineers
Medical Appliance Makers
Environmental Specialists
Tool and Die Makers
Health and Safety Representatives
Design Engineers
Inspectors
Industrial Engineers
Lab Technicians
Safety Coordinators
Labor Relations Managers
Process Control Technicians
Safety Engineers
Manufacturing Engineers
Quality Control Technicians
Safety Team Leaders
Power Generating and Reactor Plant Operators
Quality Engineers
Safety Technicians
SPC Coordinators
Precision Inspectors, Testers and Graders
Dispatchers
Freight, Stock and Material Movers
Process Improvement Technicians
Production Managers

28. Marketing, Sales & Services
Jobs related to:
Marketing Clothing,
Advertising Merchandise Appliances,
Selling & Products
Repairing

29. Sample Occupations in Marketing, Sales and Services
 Chief Executive Officer
Store Manager
Distribution Coordinator
Entrepreneur
Advertising Manager
Inventory Manager/Analyst
Franchisee
Art/Graphics Director
Logistics Analyst/Engineer
Independent Distributor
Creative Director
Logistics Manager
Owner
Interactive Media Specialist
Materials Manager
Partner
Marketing Associate
Shipping/Receiving Administrator
President
Public Information Director
Small Business Owner
Public Relations Manager
Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Account Executive
Research Specialist
Warehouse Manager
Broker
Sales Representative
Copywriter/Designer
Field Representative
Brand Manager
Customer Support Specialist
Regional Sales Manager
Database
E-Commerce Director
Retail Sales Specialist
Manager
E-Merchandising Manager
Sales Executive
Director of Market Development
Fulfillment Manager
Technical Sales Specialist
On-Line Market Researcher
Clerk
Knowledge Management Specialist
Site Architect
Department Manager
Web Master
Product Planner
Merchandise Buyer
Web-Site Project Manager
Research Associate
Merchandising Manager
Research Specialist/ Manager
Operations Manager
Strategic Planner,
Retail Marketing Coordinator
Marketing
Sales Associate

30. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Jobs relating to:
Engineering
Scientific research
Study of scientific principles in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, etc.)
Study of scientific principles in social services (economics, sociology, geography, archeology, anthropology)
DOES NOT INCLUDE medical research, agricultural research, or food science research

31. Sample Occupations for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Biologist
Scientific Visualization / Graphics Expert
Mechanical Engineer
Chemist
Lab Technician
Materials Lab and Supply Technician
Economist
Aeronautical Engineer
Geneticist
Quality Technician
Architectural Engineer
Physicist
Drafter
Quality-Control Scientist
Biotechnology Engineer
Technical Writer
Mathematician
Chemical Engineer
Statistician
Civil Engineer
Research Technician
Construction Engineer
Science Teacher
Industrial Engineer

32. Transportation, Logistics, & Distribution
Jobs relating to:
Movement of people, materials, and goods using roads, air, rail, water, and pipeline
Logistic services that plan or manage any of
the above ways of travel
Mobile equipment
Buildings that house equipment for repairs of roads, pipelines, etc.

33. Sample Occupations for Transportation, Logistics, & Distribution
Transportation Managers
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Industrial Equipment Mechanics
Pilots
Electricians and Technicians
Safety Analysts
Locomotive Engineers
Facility Maintenance Managers and Engineers
Marketing Managers
Flight Engineers and Attendants
Sales Managers
Truck and Bus Drivers
Mobile Equipment Maintenance Managers, Technicians, and Mechanics
Sales Representatives
Air Traffic Controllers
Reservation and Travel Agents
Ship and Boat Captains
Cargo and Freight Agents
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Customer Service Managers and Representatives
Railroad Brake Signal and Switch Operators
Diesel Engine Specialists
Customer Order and Billing Supervisors
Traffic Engineers and Technicians
Airfield Operations Specialists
Urban and Regional Planners
Terminal Supervisors
Cashiers
Civil Engineers and Technicians
Logisticians
Vehicle and System Inspectors
Logistics Managers
Environmental Com­pliance Inspectors
Logistics Engineers and Analysts
Consultants
Federal, State, and Local Government Transportation Agency Careers
International Logistics Specialists
Storage and Distribution Managers
Warehouse Managers
Health and Safety Managers
Industrial and Packaging Engineers
Industrial Health and Safety Engineers
Shipping and Receiving Supervisors
Environmental Scientists, Specialists, Technicians, Managers, and Engineers
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Freight and Material Movers and Supervisors