Career Clusters
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Careers involve the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods. This can be by road, pipeline, air, rail, or water. This cluster also includes related support services like transportation infrastructure planning, logistics services, and equipment and facility maintenance.
Sales and Service
Cargo and Freight Agents
Billing and Posting Clerks
Logistics Planning & Management Services
Logisticians
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
The Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Cluster involves planning, managing, and executing research, analysis, and technical services. This cluster includes laboratory testing, and research and development in the physical sciences, engineering, and math.
Science and Mathematics
Astronomers
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Engineering and Technology
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Aerospace Engineers
Marketing
The Marketing Cluster involves planning, managing, and performing marketing and sales activities to reach an organization’s objectives.
Merchandising
Models
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Marketing Research
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Marketing Management
Fundraising Managers
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Marketing Communications
Public Relations Specialists
Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Cluster involves planning, managing, and processing materials. This cluster also includes related professional and technical support activities like production planning and control, maintenance, and process engineering.
Manufacturing Production Process Development
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
Logistics and Inventory Control
Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
The Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster includes legal, public safety, protective services, and security fields. This cluster also includes related professional and technical support services.
Legal Services
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Law Enforcement Services
Customs and Border Protection Officers
Animal Control Workers
Emergency and Fire Management Services
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Emergency Medical Technicians
Correction Services
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Information Technology
The Information Technology Career Cluster includes careers related to the design, development, support, and management of computer systems. This cluster involves building, maintaining, and repairing hardware, software, and information technology systems.
Web and Digital Communications
Web Developers
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Programming and Software Development
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer Programmers
Network Systems
Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Network Architects
Information Support and Services
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Business Intelligence Analysts
Human Services
The Human Services Career Cluster relates to human needs like counseling, mental health, personal care, family, community, and consumer services.
Family & Community Services
Clergy
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Early Childhood Development & Services
Nannies
Childcare Workers
Counseling & Mental Health Services
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Consumer Services
Loan Officers
Credit Counselors
Hospitality & Tourism
The Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster covers the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, hotels, attractions, recreation events, and travel services.
Travel & Tourism
Tour Guides and Escorts
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Baristas
Bakers
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions
Animal Trainers
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Lodging
Concierges
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Health Science
The Health Science Career Cluster involves planning, managing, and providing therapeutic, diagnostic, and health support services. This cluster also includes medical and biotech research.
Support Services
Medical and Health Services Managers
Endoscopy Technicians
Health Informatics
Medical Records Specialists
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Diagnostic Services
Cytogenetic Technologists
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Biotechnology Research and Development
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Government & Public Administration
The Government & Public Administration Career Cluster involves planning and performing government functions at the local, state, and federal levels. This cluster includes governance, national security, foreign service, revenue, taxation, and regulations.
Planning
Statistical Assistants
Bioinformatics Technicians
National Security
Air Crew Officers
Air Crew Members
Governance
Compliance Officers
Aviation Inspectors
Foreign Service
Finance
The Finance Cluster includes jobs that plan and manage finances and investments. Additionally, finance occupations provide services like banking, insurance, accounting, and financial management.
Insurance
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Actuaries
Business Finance
Financial and Investment Analysts
Budget Analysts
Banking Services
Credit Analysts
Bill and Account Collectors
Accounting
Accountants and Auditors
Education & Training
The Education & Training Career Cluster includes teaching, educational training services, and related learning support occupations.
Teaching/Training
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Professional Support Services
Curators
Archivists
Administration and Administrative Support
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Business management & Administration
The Business Management & Administration Career Cluster includes planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions. The core goal of these jobs is to ensure efficient and productive business operations.
Human Resources Management
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Compensation and Benefits Managers
General Management
Chief Executives
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Business Information Management
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Administrative Support
Correspondence Clerks
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications Careers involve designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing media content. This cluster also and performing arts, graphic design, journalism, and entertainment.
Printing Technology
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Desktop Publishers
Performing Arts
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Actors
Journalism and Broadcasting
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technology and Film
Architecture & Construction
The Architecture & Construction Career Cluster is focused on careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
Maintenance/Operations
Commercial Divers
Boilermakers
Design/Pre-Construction
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Construction
Carpenters
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
The Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster focuses on producing, processing, marketing, distributing, financing, and developing agricultural resources. This cluster includes food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, plants, and animals.
Food Products and Processing Systems
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Agricultural Technicians
Environmental Service Systems
Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Animal Systems
Animal Caretakers
Animal Breeders
Agribusiness Systems
Farm Labor Contractors
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
