Career clusters

Career clusters

Career clusters can help you choose a career path.

Newly updated with Advance CTE's revised career cluster framework!

Career clusters group related types of jobs so you can easily explore your options. You could start working in one job and build your career and credentials to work in different jobs in the same cluster.

Start with one of the clusters—like health care or construction—to see if it might be a good fit for you, learn about current trends, and see the different careers it offers.

Make products using machines, robotics, and smart technology.

Work with plants, animals, and the environment to grow food.

Express ideas through art, performance, and digital creation.

Design and build homes, buildings, roads, and other structures.

Use computers, code, and smart systems to solve problems.

Help others to learn, grow, and reach their goals.

Power and protect the planet through energy and natural systems.

Help people and businesses make smart money decisions.

Take care of people’s physical and emotional health.

Help people enjoy travel, dining, and other experiences.

Lead people, start businesses, and bring new ideas to life.

Communicate ideas and help people find products they love.

Protect people and help communities stay safe and supported.

Move people, goods, and information safely and efficiently.