Clusters Basics
How many career clusters are recognized nationally in the U.S.?
16
What cluster includes teachers, coaches, and school counselors?
Education & Training
What cluster includes careers like nurse, doctor, and physical therapist?
Health Science
What skill is important in almost every career cluster?
Communication
True or False: You can explore career clusters in middle school.
True
What is a career cluster?
A group of careers that share similar skills or themes
What type of degree is TYPICALLY required to become a teacher?
Bachelor’s degree
What cluster includes careers like police officer, lawyer, and firefighter?
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
What tool might a scientist use in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics cluster?
Microscope
Which cluster might include careers in video game design or animation?
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Name one purpose of career clusters.
To help students explore career options and plan education paths.
What cluster would you explore if you want to become a college professor?
Education & Training
What cluster includes careers like software developer and IT support specialist?
Information Technology
What skill is important for careers in the Marketing cluster?
Persuasion or creativity
Which cluster includes careers that help protect the environment?
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Which cluster includes jobs like farmer, environmental scientist, and food inspector?
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
What cluster includes careers in corporate training and instructional design?
Education & Training
What cluster includes careers like chef, hotel manager, and travel agent?
Hospitality & Tourism
What tool might be used by someone in the Manufacturing cluster?
CNC machine or welding equipment
What cluster includes careers in transportation, like pilot or truck driver?
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
What cluster would include a job like an architect or construction manager?
Architecture & Construction
What is one skill important for careers in this cluster?
Communication
What cluster includes careers like accountant, banker, and financial analyst?
Finance
What skill is essential for careers in the Human Services cluster?
Empathy or active listening
Which cluster includes careers in selling products and advertising?
Marketing