CAPS, COPS & COPES
14 Career Clusters
What do they test?
Caps – Abilities
Cops – Interests
Copes – Values
Science Professional
Planning &
conducting research
Collecting & applying
knowledge in related
fields of math,
medical, life &
physical sciences
Bachelors + degree
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Anesthesiologist
Marine Biologist
Doctor
Ecologist
Veterinarian
Statistician
Geologist
Meteorologist
Science Skilled
Assist in lab research
by observing &
classifying facts and
applying info to fields
of science
Technical or 2-year
degree
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Dental Hygientist
Lab tech
Respiratory therapist
Chemical plan
operator
– Pharmacy tech
– Surveying tech
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
Technology Skilled
Working w/ hands in a
skilled trade
Tech School
Some Occupations
– Construction
– Electrician
– Computer Service
Tech
– Heating & cooling
– Mechanic
Consumer Economics
Preparation of foods,
clothing, textiles
Degree varies
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Chef
Dietitian
Tailor/alterations
Furniture refinisher
Outdoor
Growing & tending to
plants, animals, crops
and natural resources
Degrees vary
Possible Occupations
– Farming
– Animal
trainer/caretaker
– Game warden
– Landscape gardener
Business Professional
High responsibility in
organization and
administration
Bachelors + degree
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Accountant
Financial manager
Managers
Human Resources
Politics
Business Skilled
Involve sales,
promotion and
marketing
Tech or 2-year college
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Junior accountant
Claim adjuster
Credit reporter
Loan Officer
Administrative
Assistant
– Real estate agent
– Salesperson
Clerical
Involve recording,
posting and filing of
business records
Requires detail and
accuracy
Tech or 2-year college
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Cashier/checker
Teller
Secretary
Data entry
Payroll clerk
Medical transcriptionist
Hotel clerk
Communication
Involve language skill
Create or interpret
literature
Written and oral
communication of
knowledge and ideas
Bachelors
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Editor
Writer
Legal assistant
Librarian
Reporter
Translator
Judge
Lawyer
Arts Professional
Individualized
expression of creative
or musical talent
Bachelor + degree
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Actor
Composer
Architect
Clothing designer
Dance instructor
Arts Skilled
Application of artistic
skill in fields of
photography, graphic
arts and design
Tech or 2 year degree
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Advertising designer
Graphic arts designer
Sign painter
AV specialist
Photographer
Web designer
Service Professional
Involve positions of
high responsibility in
caring for personal
needs and welfare of
others in social
service, health or
education
Bachelors + degree
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Athletic director/trainer
Occupational therapist
Psychologist
Teacher
Counselor
Optometrist
Pediatrician
Psychiatrist
Police Inspector
Service Skilled
Providing services to
persons in personal
service, social, health,
protection and
transportation
Tech or 2-year college
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Flight attendant
Janitor
Makeup artist
Travel agent
Bus driver
Correctional officer
Police officer
Cosmetologist