ACTIVITY: IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS
Career Cluster Sample Occupations
CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
The production , processing, marketing,
Landscaper, Animal Breeder, Food Scientist, Farm
distribution, financing, and development of
Manager, Biochemist, Butcher, Agricultural
agricultural commodities and resources,
Inspector, Dietician, Tree Surgeon, Pet Shop
including food, fiber, wood products, natural
Operator, Fish and Game Officer, Veterinarian
resources, horticulture, and other plant and
animal products/resources.
Architecture & Construction:
Careers in designing, planning, managing,
Architect, Interior Designer, Landscape Designer,
building, and maintaining the built environment. Carpenter, Electrician, Crane Operator, Plumber,
Septic Tank Servicing, Surveyor, Civil Engineer,
Building Code Official, Urban Planner, Cost
Estimator, Draftsman
Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing,
Art Director, Cartoonist, Animator, Graphic
writing and publishing multi-media content,
Designer, Fashion Designer, Writer, Sound
including visual and performing arts and design, Engineer, Desktop Publisher, Photographer, Editor,
journalism, and entertainment services.
Actor, Dancer, Set Designer, Film Editor, Music
Teacher
Business Management & Administration
These careers encompass planning, organizing,
Legal Secretary, File Clerk, Data Entry, Medical
directing, and evaluating business functions
Secretary, Management Analyst, Meeting and
essential to efficient and productive business
Convention Planner, Paralegal, Office Manager,
operations. Business management and
Market Researcher, Copywriter, Human Resources
administration career opportunities are
Manager, Business Analyst, Corporate Trainer
available in every sector of the economy.
Education & Training
Planning, managing and providing education and
Elementary Teacher, Instructional Designer,
training services, and related
Librarian, Social Worker, School Principal,
learning support services.
Psychologist, College Dean, Professor, Secondary
Teacher, Fitness Trainer, Nanny, Counselor
Finance
Planning, services for financial and investment
Accountant, Tax Preparer, Financial Planner,
planning, banking, insurance, and business
Financial Analyst, Billing Clerk, Auditor, Economist,
financial mismanagement.
Brokerage Clerk, Broker, Investment Advisor,
Loan Officer, Bank Teller, Insurance Claims Agent,
Actuary
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CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS
Governmental & Public Administration
Executing governmental functions to include
Policy Analyst, Clerk, Immigration Officer,
Governance, National Security, Foreign
Lobbyist, President, Mayor, Senator,
Service, Planning, Revenue and Taxation,
Administrative Assistant, Census Clerk,
Regulation, and Management and
Congressional Aide, Government Auditor, Tax
Administration at the local, state, and federal
Examiner, Planner
levels.
Health Science
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic
Chiropractor, Home Health Aide, Dental
services, health informatics, support services,
Technician, Health Educator, Nurse, Doctor,
and biotechnology research and development.
Dentist, Mortician, Acupuncturist, Audiologist,
Athletic trainer
Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality and tourism encompasses the
Chef, Bell Hop, Tour Guide, Hotel Desk Clerk,
management, marketing and operations of
Convention Planner, Baker, Brewer, Restaurant
restaurants and other food services, lodging,
Operator, Caterer, Bartender, Pastry Chef,
attractions, recreation events, and travel
Concierge, Hotel Manager or Owner, Night
related services.
Auditor, Reservation Clerk, Valet Parker, Food and
Beverage Director
Human Services
Preparing individuals for employment in career Preschool Teacher, Social Worker, Nanny, Clergy,
paths that relate to families and human needs. Marriage or Family Therapist, Personal Trainer,
Sociologist, Mental Health Counselor, Hairdresser,
Funeral Director, Nail Technician, Massage
Therapist
Information Technology
Building linkages in Information Technology
Computer Programmer, Network Administrator,
and IT Occupations Framework: For entry
Database Administrator, Web Master, IT Security
level, technical and professional careers
Consultant, Systems Analyst, Hardware Engineer,
related to the design, development, support
Technical Writer, Help Desk Support Technician,
and management of computer hardware,
Call Center Support Representative, Desktop
software, multimedia and systems integration
Publisher, Software Tester, E–Business Specialist,
services.
Computer Animator, Multimedia Artist
Law, Public Safety & Security
Planning, managing, and providing legal, public
Lawyer, Firefighter, Paralegal, Corrections
safety, protective services and homeland
Officer, Police Officer, EMT, Dispatcher,
security, including professional and technical
Security Guard, Federal Marshall, Judge, Bomb
support services.
Technician, Private Investigator, Rescue Worker
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CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS
Manufacturing
Planning, managing and performing the
Tool & Die Operator, Drycleaner, Cabinet Maker,
processing of materials into intermediate
Welder, Metal Worker, Engineer, Labor Relations
or final products and related professional
Manager, Boilermaker, Laser Systems Technician,
and technical support activities, such as
Meter Installer/Repairer, Biomedical Equipment
production planning and control,
Technician, Pattern and Model Makers, Medical
maintenance and manufacturing/process
Appliance Maker
engineering.
Marketing, Sales & Service
Planning, managing, and performing
Cashier, Sales Representative, Purchasing Agent,
marketing activities to reach
Rental Clerk, Merchandise Displayer or Window
organizational objectives.
Trimmer, Small Business Entrepreneur, Real
Estate Broker/Sales Agent or Appraiser, Floral
Designer, Model, Stock Clerk, Warehouse
Manager, Wholesale Distribution Manager,
Marketing Manager
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Planning, managing, and providing scientific Laboratory Technician, Geologist, Aerospace
research and professional and technical
Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer,
services (e.g. physical science, social
Mechanical Drafter, Broadcast Technician,
science, engineering) including laboratory
Statistician, Technical Writer, Civil Engineer,
and testing services and research and
Scientist, Physicist, Architectural Drafter,
development services.
Chemist, Mathematician, Hydrologist, Zoologist,
Astronomer, Archeologist, Anthropologist, Space
Engineer, Microbiologist
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Planning, management, and movement or
Airline Pilot, Taxi Driver, School Bus Driver,
people, materials and goods by road,
Chauffeur, Logistics Engineer, Air Traffic
pipeline, air, rail and water and related
Controller, Ship or Boat Captain, Truck Driver,
professional and technical support
Storage and Distribution Manager, Packer, Boat
services, such as, transportation
Builder, Aerospace Technician, Automotive Body
infrastructure planning and management,
Repairer
logistics services, mobile equipment and
facility maintenance.
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Which of your interests does this occupation meet?
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Which of your abilities does this occupation utilize?
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What needs and wants does this occupation fill?
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What do you like most about this occupation?
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Is there anything you may find difficult or anything you dislike or that worries you?
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What would you guess to be an employer's primary expectations for this occupation?
Can you meet them?
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What kind of people do you think might be attracted to this occupation? Are they
the kind of co-workers you would like to work with?
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Based on the above, is this occupation a potential employment goal for you?
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