CAREER CLUSTERS - Handout 2 GRADE 7 LESSON 20 A description of each Career Cluster as well as career examples is listed below. These are from the WVDE website. Agriculture, Science, and Natural Resources (Follow link for WVDE Career & Technical Education page.) Science and natural resources include research and development science, agriculture, agribusiness, agriculture production and natural resources. Research and developmental science include occupations in the area of physical, biological, environmental earth, space sciences, and mathematics. Agriculture and supporting industries employ large numbers of workers. Natural Resources, including the timber industry, fish, and wildlife and recreation management, provide additional career opportunities. Growing career areas include horticulture, research, biotechnology, environmental technology, etc. (WVDE) A few of the possible careers in this cluster: Farmer Environmental Health Engineer Extension Agent Fish & Wildlife Management Forestry Arts and Humanities Water Plant Operator Environmental Technician Environmental Design Greens Keeper Landscaper Livestock Worker Astronomer Marine Biologist Meteorologist Mathematician Agricultural Specialist Horticulturalist DNR Officer Scientific Researcher Biotechnician (Follow link for WVDE Career & Technical Education page.) Careers in arts and humanities involve visual, performing and written expression. It is the creative and entertainment branch of learning and careers, and includes art, music, drama, language and social studies. Artists draw, paint, sculpt, create, photograph, and design in all kinds of mediums. Performers act, dance, sing, speak, demonstrate, and play musical instruments on stage, in movies, in videos, on TV and in many other places. Writers write books, plays, stories, and poetry. They research, write, and edit newspaper and magazine articles and columns. Surrounding these artists, performers, and writers are various support personnel helping to get the job done. They assist, sell, research, direct, display, process, repair, create, analyze, engineer, and guide the activities of these creative people. (WVDE) A few of the possible careers in this cluster: Journalist Librarian Technical Writer Newscaster Sports Broadcaster Conductor Professional Musician Broadcast Technician Cable Technician Sound Engineer Radio/TV Production Disc Jockey Production Assistant Music Salesperson Professional Artist Photographer Decorator Art Museum Professional Photography Assistant Film Producer Actor Musician Museum Assistant Costume Assistant Stage Assistant Interior Designer Fashion Designer Lead Graphic Designer Photographer Graphic Designer Commercial Artist Illustrator Production Artist Painter Designer 1 Composer Music Therapist Business and Marketing Recording Engineer Accompanist Director Dancer Creative Director Proofreader Writer Performer (Follow link for WVDE Career & Technical Education page.) Business and marketing careers include a wide variety of skilled and professional level occupations. These areas require varied levels of ability, skill, and technical preparation. Many careers are available in accounting, business administration, finance, marketing and management. (WVDE) A few of the possible careers in this cluster: Business Manager Office Manager Construction Management Chief Executive Officer Business Owner Accountant Banking/Finance Telemarketer Realtor Department Supervisor Legal Secretary Medical Secretary Administrative Secretary Brokerage/Investment Engineering and Technical Industrial Management Fashion Merchandising Advertising Graphic Designer Layout/Paste-Up Artist Personnel Manager Bookkeeper Bank Teller Accounting Clerk Data Entry Receptionist Advanced Word Processor Sales Representative /Clerk Personal Banker Public Relations Market Research Analyst Fashion Design Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Display Designer Commercial Artist Keyboard Operator (Follow link for WVDE Career & Technical Education page.) Careers in the Engineering/Technical cluster include occupations involved with mechanical principles applied to practical situations and “hands on” techniques with machines and tools. Engineers and engineering technicians take part in the planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, commercial ports, airplanes, automobiles and most of the products and equipment we use every day. (WVDE) A few of the possible careers in this cluster: Business Administrator HVAC Technician Draft Person Surveyor Electrical Equipment Repair Contractor Carpenter Construction Manager Plasterer Finish Carpenter Automotive Technician Brake/Steering Specialist Refrigeration/HVAC Repair Electrician Electrical Engineer Tech. Structural Maintenance Transmission Specialist Electrician Helper Utilities Meter Reader Telephone Installer Electrical Installer Draft Person Assistant Surveyor Assistant Diesel Mechanics Plumber Roofer Highway Maintenance Aviation Technology Aircraft Mechanic Heavy Equipment Repair Marine Mechanic Maintenance Manager Machine Operator Auto Body Shop Manager Bricklayer/Blocklayer Auto Body Repair Laborer Lawn Equipment Repair Small Engine Repair Concrete Mason Masonry Contractor Welding Technician Welding Inspector Maintenance Manager Electrical Engineer ATV /Motorcycle Repair Environmental Engineer Production Welder Fabrication Welder Machine Operator Draftsperson Industrial Engineering Tech Design Technician Chemical Lab Technician Environmental Specialist Civil Engineer Mechanical Engineer Industrial Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Chemical Engineer 2 Health Science Education (Follow link for WVDE Career & Technical Education page.) Students preparing for health careers can enter programs leading to a certificate. Programs resulting in certificates or associate degrees are the minimum standard credential for many health related occupations. The healthcare industry provides many job opportunities for people with and without specialized postsecondary training. (WVDE) A few of the possible careers in this cluster: Physician Registered Nurse Physician’s Assistant Veterinarian Respiratory Care EMT/Paramedic Human Services Dentist Dental Lab Technician Nursing Assistant Pharmacy Assistant Medical Transcriptionist Health Data Specialist Sonographer Radiologist Medical Lab Technician Veterinarian Assistant Dental Hygienist Dental Assistant Pharmacist Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist X-Ray Technician Respiratory Therapist (Follow link for WVDE Career & Technical Education page.) This area of study is designed to provide learners with skills and opportunities necessary for entering various areas of personal and family services. Entry level areas include cosmetology, nail technician, childcare assistant, nanny, parent resource educator, teacher aides, hospitality worker, dispatcher, EMT, fire fighter, first responder, hazardous material responder, rescue worker, police officer, correctional officer and security guard careers. (WVDE) A few of the possible careers in this cluster: Caterer Dietician Entrepreneur Food Chemist Head Chef Hotel Management Travel Agent Counter Attendant Dining Room Attendant Housekeeping Server Tour Guide Legal Aide Court Reporter Military (Enlisted) Police Officer Security Officer Police Cadet Corrections Officer Clerk Secretary Firefighter Baker Buffet Server Recreation Supervisor Teacher Educational Administrator School Guidance Counselor Classroom Aide Preschool Aide Youth Program Coordinator Caterer Chef Clerk Flight Attendant Wait Staff Child Care Worker Custodian Recreation Center Director Career Guidance Barber/Beautician Funeral Director Assistant Home Health Care Assistant Paralegal Military F.B.I. Agent Administrative Assistant Beautician Psychologist Social Worker Rehab. Counselor Minister Public Administrator Economist Funeral Director Dispatcher Hazardous Material Responder Security Guard Corrections Officer Police Officer 3