The 14 Career Clusters
Sub-Clusters
The 14 Career Clusters
Sub-Clusters
The 14 Career Clusters
100

concentrates on scientific advancement of agriscience, cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, employing advanced technologies and sustainable practices to optimize global food systems.

What is Agricuture?

100

Agribusiness

Agricultural Technology & Automation

Animal Systems

Food Science & Processing

Plant Systems

Water Systems

What is Agriculture

100

spans careers aimed at fostering learning from early childhood to adulthood, including teaching, instructional design, counseling services, community engagement, learner support, and educator training.

What is Education

100

Early Childhood Development

Education Administration & Leadership

Learner Support & Community Engagement

Teaching, Training & Facilitation

What is Education

100

blends innovative technologies and practices to enhance design and production. It covers areas such as engineering, research and development, automation and artificial intelligence, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and quality control.

What is Advanced Manufacturing

200

focuses on professions involved in designing, planning, managing, and executing projects in the built environment. It emphasizes sustainable building practices to ensure that structures are both environmentally responsible and resilient.

What is Construction?

200

Air & Space Transportation

Ground & Rail Transportation

Maintenance & Repair

Marine Transportation

Planning & Logistics

Purchasing & Warehousing

What is Supply Chain and Management

200

encompasses careers in managing and advising financial transactions, including banking, lending, corporate finance, debt management, accounting, insurance, and real estate.

What is Financial Services?

200

Accounting

Banking & Credit

Financial Strategy & Investments

Insurance

Real Estate

What is Financial Services

200

focuses on promoting products, understanding consumer needs, engaging with communities, and driving sales. It integrates digital marketing, data analysis, brand promotion, customer relationship management, strategic communications, human-centered design, and retail strategies to build strong customer connections and support business growth.

What is Marketing & Sales

300

focuses on developing digital systems for communication and data storage using critical technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and cybersecurity.

What is Digital Technology?

300

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Information Technology (IT) Support & Services

Network Systems & Cybersecurity

Software Solutions

Unmanned Vehicle Technology

Web & Cloud

What is Digital Technology

300

promotes whole health in individuals and communities through a diverse array of services. This sector includes technical, mental, and therapeutic services and personal care, supported by medical and social sciences.

What is Healthcare and Human Services

300

Behavioral & Mental Health

Biotechnology Research & Development

Community & Social Services

Health Data & Administration

Personal Care Services

Physical Health

What is Healthcare & Human Services

300

spans careers in traditional and renewable fuel production, power generation and energy conversion, utilities, environmental preservation, ecological research, and resource extraction. These industries focus on efficient and responsible resource management, including conservation, transmission, distribution and storage, to minimize environmental impacts and meet global energy needs.

What is Energy and Natural Resources

400

 combines creative roles in visual and performing arts, film, journalism, fashion, interior design, and creative technologies. This Cluster focuses on creating, producing, and sharing artistic and design work across multiple platforms, aiming to entertain, inform, beautify, and inspire.

What is Arts, Entertainment, &Design

400

Design & Digital Arts

Fashion & Interiors

Fine Arts

Lighting & Sound Technology

Media Production & Broadcasting

Performing Arts

What is Arts, Entertainment, & Design sub-clusters

400

encompasses a broad range of services and experiences related to food and beverage, lodging, travel, events, and conferences. This Cluster focuses on delivering quality customer service, memorable experiences, and seamless logistics to cater to the needs and preferences of guests, tourists, and event participants

What is Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

400

Accommodations

(Hospitality Management & Hotel & Resort Management)

Conferences & Events

Culinary & Food Services

Travel & Leisure

What is Hospitality Events & Tourism

400

the transfer, coordination, and management of goods from production to consumption, ensuring efficient movement across various modes of transportation including air, ground, and water, as well as maintenance of the respective transport modes.

What is Supply Chain and Transportation

500

involves skills and occupations that are essential across all industries, focusing on business administration, operations optimization, strategic planning, workforce management, and entrepreneurship. It merges key areas such as data management and analysis, human resources, general operations, administrative support, project management, and organizational leadership.

What is Management & Entpreneurship

500

Business Information Management

Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Leadership & Operations

Project Management

Regulation

What is Management & Entpreneurship

500

encompasses roles in local, state, and federal government; legal and justice systems; security; and military operations, all aimed at promoting civic responsibility and ensuring the well-being, security, functionality, and resilience of communities, states, and countries.

What is Public Service and Safety

500

Emergency Response

Judicial Systems

Local, State & Federal Services

Military & National Security

Public Safety

What is Public service & safety

500

Engineering

Industrial Machinery

Production & Automation

Robotics

Safety & Quality Assurance

What is Advanced Manufacturing