CREATING YOUR CAREER GOALS
CAREER CLUSTERS
The 16 Career Clusters - Part 1
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What are Career Clusters?
• Diverse occupations in Health Care:
– Doctor or Nurse (care providers)
– Hospital Administrator (management)
– Medical Researcher (university or company)
– Biomedical Equipment Repair
– Medical Librarian
– Etc.
What do these careers have in common?
• They are all part of a Career Cluster.
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What are Career Clusters?
Career Clusters:
• Are a way to organize occupations
are related to an industry.
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• Define career pathways a person can follow and
the knowledge and skills they need.
• Link learning in school to knowledge & skills
needed for success in college and careers.
• Learning is more relevant to career interests and
goals.
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Lesson Objectives
In this lesson, we will:
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Introduce the 16 Career Clusters
Describe the Career Pathways for each cluster.
Show occupations within a Career Pathway.
Share employment projections for careers in
each cluster.
• List cluster occupations that will be in demand.
• Help you to discover clusters you may want to
explore.
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What are Career Clusters?
Traditional approach to career prep:
• Job-specific training (e.g. surgical technician)
What happens if your job becomes obsolete (Surgical
Tech’s replaced by medical robots)?
Career Cluster approach to career prep:
Gain knowledge & skills common to a cluster of
careers
• You can more easily move from one career to
another within a cluster – transferable skills
Experts say: Expect 7 or more career changes in
your life.
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The 16 Career Clusters
• Developed by education & industry experts
working with the US Dept. of Education
• The 16 Clusters encompass all existing careers
• Each cluster includes:
– List of sample career occupations
– Descriptions of career pathways related to
cluster
– Categories of knowledge & skills common to
all occupations in the cluster.
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The 16 Career Clusters
1. Agriculture, Food and
Natural Resources
2. Architecture and
Construction
3. Arts, Audio-Video
Technology and
Communications
4. Business, Management
and Administration
5. Education and Training
6. Finance
7. Government and Public
Administration
8. Health Science
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Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety,
Corrections and
Security
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales and
Service
Science, Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics
Transportation,
Distribution and
Logistics
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What are Career Pathways?
• Subsets of occupations within a career
cluster
• Careers in a pathway are related by
knowledge, skills and industry focus.
• Changing careers within a pathway is
easier than between pathways – share
common knowledge and skills.
• Changing careers within a cluster is
usually easier than between clusters.
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The Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources Career Cluster
Production, processing, marketing,
distribution, financing and development of
agricultural commodities and resources
including:
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Food
Fiber
Wood products
Natural resources
Horticulture
Plant and animal products & resources.
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You may be interested if you:
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Like to work outdoors,
Enjoy raising or caring for animals,
Are concerned about the environment,
Are good at gardening or
Like to learn about plants, animals, rocks
and soils.
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Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources Career Pathways
There are 7 Career Pathways in this cluster:
• Food Products and Processing – Food
Inspector, Meat Cutter, Microbiologist
• Plant Systems – Botanist, Farm Manager,
Plant Geneticist, Greenhouse Manager
• Animal Systems – Feed Salesman,
Wildlife Biologist, Dairy Producer,
Veterinarian
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Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources Career Pathways
• Power, Structural & Technical Systems –
Agricultural Engineer, GPS Technician
• Natural Resources Systems – Ecologist,
Forest Ranger, Soil Technician, Geologist
• Environmental Service Systems – Waste
Water Manager, Recycler, Toxicologist
• Agribusiness Systems – Commodity
Broker, Livestock Seller, Salesperson.
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Employment Outlook
• Agriculture jobs expected to decline
overall due to technology advances
• Job growth projected for:
– Farm and Agricultural Managers
– Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
– Biochemists
– Environmental Scientists and
Specialists
– Forest and Conservation Technicians
– Hydrologists
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The Architecture & Construction
Cluster
Careers in designing, planning,
managing, building and maintaining the
built environment.
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You may be interested if you:
• like to build things using tools,
• enjoy making things with wood or other
materials,
• can read plans, blueprints or drawings,
• are curious about how cities and towns
develop or
• are interested in how buildings, roads and
bridges are built.
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Architecture & Construction
Career Pathways
3 Career Pathways in this cluster:
• Design/Pre-Construction – Architect,
Computer-Aided Drafter, Surveyor, Civil Engineer
• Construction – General Contractor, Construction
Manager, Mason, Electrician, Welder
• Maintenance Operations – Heating/Air
Mechanic, Landscaper, Estimator, Carpenter
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Employment Outlook
• Strong growth for jobs in all three pathways
• High demand for managers with B.S. degree in
construction science and for architects
• High growth jobs include:
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Architects
Carpenters
Construction Supervisors
Plumbers, Pipefitters and
Steamfitters
– Electricians
– Construction Equipment
Operators
– Painters
– Welders
– Heating, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers.
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The 16 Career Clusters
Let’s see what you learned about the first
two clusters.
Which of the following career pathways is in the
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career
cluster?
A. Environmental Service Systems
B. Maintenance Operations
C. Regulation
D. Travel and Tourism
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The Arts, Audio-Video Technology
& Communications Cluster
Careers in designing, producing, exhibiting,
performing, writing and publishing
multimedia content including visual and
performing arts and design, journalism and
entertainment services.
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You may be interested if you:
• enjoy acting or working on a stage
production,
• are a good public speaker,
• can write stories, essays, poems or
articles,
• like to draw, paint or take pictures,
• play a musical instrument or
• enjoy using a computer to
create visual designs and images.
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The Arts, Audio Video Technology &
Communications Career Pathways
6 Career Pathways in this cluster:
• Audio and Video Technology and Film – Animation, Audio-Video
Design
• Printing Technology – Equipment Operator, Webpage Design,
Desktop Publishing
• Visual Arts – Photography, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Gallery
Management
• Performing Arts – Production Management, Video Editor, Writer,
Director, Painter
• Journalism and Broadcasting – Journalist, Broadcast Technician,
Editor
• Telecommunications – Telecom Technician, Cable/Line Installer,
Programmer
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Employment Outlook
Most growth in jobs using technology and Internet
services
• Growth jobs in Arts, Audio-Video Technology &
Communications include:
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Interior Designers
Equipment Installers & Repairers
Telecommunication Technicians
Printing Press Operators
Audio Technicians and Sound Engineers
Video Technicians
Graphic Designers
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The Business, Management and
Administration Career Cluster
Careers encompass planning, organizing,
directing and evaluating business functions
essential to efficient and productive business
operations.
Every economic sector includes business,
management and administration functions.
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You may be interested if you:
• like to work with people,
• are good at organizing tasks and
people,
• are a leader in clubs or other
groups,
• like solving problems with math,
• would like to start your own business or
• are good at earning and managing money.
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The Business, Management and
Administration Career Pathways
6 Career Pathways in this cluster:
• Management – Business Manager, Benefits Manager, Public Sector
Manager
• Financial Management & Accounting – Accountant, Auditor,
Budget Analyst
• Human Resources – EEO Officer, Human Resource Director,
Trainer, Mediator
• Business Analysis – Systems Analyst, Consultant, Product
Manager
• Marketing & Communications – Marketing Manager, Customer
Service, Sales
• Administrative & Information Support – Receptionist, Assistant,
Paralegal
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Employment Outlook
Administrative, financial, human resource and property
managers will be in demand.
• High growth careers in the Business, Management & Administration
cluster include:
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Computer Support Specialists
First Line Managers and Supervisors
Sales Representatives
Purchasing Managers
Customer Service Representatives
Market Research Analysts
Wholesale and Retail Buyers
Meeting and Convention Planners
Advertising and Promotions Managers.
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The 16 Career Clusters
See if you can answer this question:
Which career pathway in Arts, Audio-Visual
Technology & Communications is
represented by the occupation shown in
the picture?
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Audio and Video Technology and Film
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Journalism and Broadcasting
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The Education and Training
Career Cluster
Careers involve planning, managing, and providing
education and training services and related
learning support services.
The Education & Training career cluster includes
jobs in education services, corporate training, elearning, curriculum and instruction, workforce
development and other education and training
related fields.
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You may be interested if you:
• have a passion for learning,
• like to help others learn new things,
• enjoy working with children, teenagers or
adults,
• are patient and understanding,
• have compassion for other people
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• can explain concepts to others clearly.
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The Education and Training
Career Pathways
3 Career Pathways in this cluster:
• Administration and Administrative Support –
Principal, IT Coordinator, Dean
• Professional Support Services – Psychologist,
Social Worker, Counselor, Audiologist
• Teaching/Training – Teacher,
Teacher Aid, Coach, Corporate
Trainer, Professor
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Employment Outlook
Education Services is 2nd largest economic sector.
11% growth is projected through 2016.
• Occupations with faster than average growth in this
cluster include:
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Special Education Teachers
Post-secondary Education Instructors
Technical Writers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Network Systems Administrators
Training and Development Specialists
Instructional Designers.
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The Finance Career Cluster
People with careers in Finance are
involved in financial and investment
planning and services, banking,
insurance and business financial
management.
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You may be interested if you:
• like working with money,
• are good at analyzing numbers,
• are interested in stocks and
financial markets or
• enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
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The Finance Career Pathways
4 Career Pathways in this cluster:
• Financial & Investment Planning – Financial
Advisor, Tax Preparer, Securities Broker
• Business Financial Management – Controller,
Treasurer, Economist, Tax Examiner
• Banking & Related Services – Credit Analyst,
Loan Officer, Debt Counselor, Teller
• Insurance Services – Claims Agent, Claims
Clerk, Underwriter, Sales Agent, Appraiser
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Employment Outlook
Moderate growth projected for banking and
insurance services.
Very strong growth in financial and investment
planning due to number of retirees.
• High growth occupations in the Finance
cluster include:
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Tellers
Sales Agents
Sales Managers
Securities Brokers
– Commodities Brokers
– Financial Analysts
– Personal Financial
Advisors.
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The 16 Career Clusters
Try another question:
An occupation as a Loan Officer would be in
which career pathway of Finance?
A. Financial and Investment Planning
B. Business Financial Management
C. Banking and Related Services
D. Insurance Services
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The Government & Public
Administration Career Cluster
Careers in the Government and Public
Administration cluster range from working
in governance, national security, foreign
service, planning, revenue and taxation and
management and administration at the local,
state or federal level.
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You may be interested if you:
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are interested in how public policies affect people,
want to understand how government works,
are concerned about local and national security,
can work together in a team to get a job done,
get satisfaction from providing a service to people or
are the type of person who generally follows rules.
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The Government & Public
Administration Career Pathways
There are 7 Career Pathways in this cluster:
• Governance – Mayor, Governor, Policy
Advisor, Legislative Aide, Commissioner
• National Security – Infantry, Naval Officer,
Munitions Specialist, Intelligence Analyst
• Foreign Service – Consular Officer,
Diplomatic Courier, Foreign Service Officer
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The Government & Public
Administration Career Pathways
• Planning – Census Clerk, Statistician,
Planner, GPS Specialist, Agency Director
• Revenue & Taxation – Assessor, Tax
Auditor, Tax Attorney, Investigator, Clerk
• Regulation – Investigator, Code Inspector,
Bank Examiner, Border Inspector
• Public Management & Administration –
City Manager, County Clerk, Court Clerk.
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Employment Outlook
Job growth in Federal Government – homeland security
and replacing retiring workers.
In state government, growth will be in public safety and
health services.
• Careers with growth projections in the Government &
Public Administration cluster include:
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Database Administrators
Operation Research Analysts
Statisticians
Armed Forces – Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force
Building Inspectors
Border Inspectors
Safety Inspectors.
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The Health Science Career Cluster
The Health Science cluster covers careers
in planning, managing and providing
therapeutic services, diagnostic services,
health informatics, support services and
biotechnology research and development.
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You may be interested if you:
• are concerned with living a healthy lifestyle,
• derive satisfaction from helping other
people,
• are compassionate to others with health
needs,
• like working in teams,
• are a good observer and can pay attention
to details or
• enjoy learning about science and
technology.
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The Health Science Career Pathways
There are 5 Career Pathways in this cluster:
• Therapeutic Services – Dentist, EMT, Medical
Assistant, Nurse, Dietician, Veterinarian
• Diagnostic Services – ECG Technician, MRI
Technician, Pathologist, Lab Technician
• Health Informatics – Unit Coordinator, Medical
Librarian, Health Educator, Coder
• Support Services – Biomedical Technician, Transport
Technician, Industrial Hygienist
• Biotechnology Research & Development –
Biochemist, Cell Biologist, Microbiologist.
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Employment Outlook
Health Science facts:
• among the fastest growing jobs
• 7 of the top 20 occupations with the fastest
growth are in health care
• 3 million new jobs between 2006 and 2016 more than any industry sector
• strong demand in all 5 career pathways
• Over 14 million people employed in health
care.
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Employment Outlook
Some high demand health care occupations are:
– Registered Nurses
– Home Health Aides
– Medical Assistants
– Dental Hygienists
– Physician Assistants
– Physical Therapists and Physical
Therapy Assistants.
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The 16 Career Clusters
Here’s another question:
Which career cluster is expected to have the
largest job growth through 2016?
A. Architecture & Construction
B. Health Science
C. Government & Public Administration
D. Business, Management & Administration
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Topic Quiz!
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz
Now let’s see what you’ve learned about the first
nine Career Clusters. In this exercise, you will
answer five questions about Career Clusters.
Circle the best answer on your answer sheet.
Question 1
Which occupation in the Education and Training
cluster will have higher than average job growth?
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Counselor
Principal
Audiologist
Special Education Teacher
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz
Question 2
Which career cluster would the occupation pictured
belong to?
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Architecture & Construction
Business, Management & Administration
Finance
Government & Public Administration
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz
Question 3
Which Government & Public Administration career
pathway would involve diplomatic work with other
countries?
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Planning
National Security
Foreign Service
Regulation
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz
Question 4
Which career cluster would the
occupation pictured belong to?
A. Business, Management &
Administration
B. Education & Training
C. Government & Public Administration
D. Health Science
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz
Question 5
Which Health Science career pathway would
include a career in Nursing?
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Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
Therapeutic Services
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz
Instructor Guide
How did you do?
Question 1
Which occupation in the Education and Training
cluster will have higher than average job growth?
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Counselor
Principal
Audiologist
Special Education Teacher
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz Answers
Question 2
Which career cluster would the
occupation pictured belong to?
A. Architecture & Construction
B. Business, Management &
Administration
C. Finance
D. Government & Public
Administration
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz Answers
Question 3
Which Government & Public Administration
career pathway would involve diplomatic
work with other countries?
A. Planning
B. National Security
C. Foreign Service
D. Regulation
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz Answers
Question 4
Which career cluster would the
occupation pictured belong to?
A. Business, Management &
Administration
B. Education & Training
C. Government & Public
Administration
D. Health Science
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Career Cluster Topic Quiz Answers
Question 5
Which Health Science career pathway
would include a career in Nursing?
A. Diagnostic Services
B. Health Informatics
C. Support Services
D. Therapeutic Services
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CREATING YOUR CAREER GOALS
CAREER CLUSTERS
END OF PART 1
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