There are 79 different career pathways included within the 16 nationally recognized Career Clusters.
Those 79 career pathways are organized within the following Career Clusters:
1. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Agribusiness Systems
- Animal Systems
- Environmental Service Systems
- Food Products and Processing Systems
- Natural Resources Systems
- Plant Systems
- Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
2. Architecture and Construction
- Construction
- Design/Pre-Construction
- Maintenance/Operations
3. Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
- Audio and Video Technology and Film
- Journalism and Broadcast/Video Production
- Performing Arts
- Printing Technology
- Telecommunications
- Visual Arts
4. Business Management and Administration
- Administrative Support
- Business Information Management
- General Management
- Human Resources Management
- Operations Management
5. Education and Training
- Administration and Administrative Support
- Professional Support Services
- Teaching/Training
6. Finance
- Accounting
- Banking Services
- Business Finance
- Insurance
- Securities and Investments
7. Government and Public Administration
- Governance
- National Security
- Planning
- Public Management and Administration
- Regulation
- Revenue and Taxation
8. Health Science
- Biotechnology Research and Development
- Diagnostic Services
- Health Informatics
- Support Services
- Therapeutic Services
9. Hospitality and Tourism
- Lodging
- Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions
- Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services
- Travel and Tourism Services
10. Human Services
- Consumer Services
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Family and Community Services
- Personal Care Services
11. Information Technology
- Information Support and Services
- Network Systems
- Programming and Software Development
- Web and Digital Communications
12. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
- Correction Services
- Emergency and Fire Management Services
- Law Enforcement Services
- Legal Services
- Security and Protective Services
13. Manufacturing
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance
- Logistics and Inventory Control
- Maintenance, Installation, and Repair
- Manufacturing Production Process Development
- Production
14. Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Marketing Management
- Marketing Research
- Merchandising
- Professional Sales
15. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
- Science and Mathematics Education
- Science and Mathematics Technicians
16. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
- Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
- Logistics Planning and Management Services
- Sales and Service
- Transportation Operations
- Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management, and Regulation
The 16 nationally recognized Career Clusters encompass a wide range of career pathways. If there are 79 different career pathways included within these clusters, that means there are multiple pathways within each cluster. Here is a breakdown of the 16 Career Clusters and some examples of the career pathways within each:
1. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources:
- Animal Systems
- Environmental Service Systems
- Food Products and Processing Systems
- Plant Systems
2. Architecture and Construction:
- Construction
- Design/Pre-construction
- Maintenance/Operations
- Management
3. Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications:
- Audio and Video Technology and Film
- Journalism and Broadcasting
- Performing Arts
- Printing Technology
4. Business, Management, and Administration:
- Business Financial Management and Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Communications
- Operations Management
5. Education and Training:
- Administration and Administrative Support
- Professional Support Services
- Teaching and Training
6. Finance:
- Accounting
- Banking Services
- Insurance
7. Government and Public Administration:
- Foreign Service
- Governance
- National Security
- Public Management and Administration
8. Health Science:
- Biotechnology Research and Development
- Diagnostic Services
- Therapeutic Services
9. Hospitality and Tourism:
- Lodging
- Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions
- Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
- Travel and Tourism
10. Human Services:
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Early Childhood Development and Services
- Family and Community Services
11. Information Technology:
- Network Systems
- Programming and Software Development
- Web and Digital Communications
12. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security:
- Corrections Services
- Emergency and Fire Management Services
- Legal Services
13. Manufacturing:
- Engineering and Technology
- Maintenance, Installation, and Repair
- Production
14. Marketing, Sales, and Service:
- Advertising and Marketing
- Professional Sales
- Retail and Wholesale Sales
15. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM):
- Engineering and Mathematics
- Life and Physical Sciences
- Science and Math Education
16. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics:
- Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
- Logistics Planning and Management Services
- Transportation Operations