Understanding Human Capital and Career Clusters

What is human capital?

• The physical assets of a business

• The total shares of a corporation

• The improvement in labor created by knowledge and skills

• The financial resources of a company

Which cluster involves careers in improving the quality and safety of food?

• Business Management & Administration

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

• Health Science

What is the primary focus of the Information Technology cluster?

• Building and maintaining structures

• Managing financial accounts

• Designing and managing software and hardware programs

• Providing legal services

Which career cluster employs the largest number of workers in Virginia?

• Information Technology

• Business Management & Administration

• Education & Training

• Health Science

What type of skills are emphasized in the Finance cluster?

• Creative and design skills

• Math and statistics skills

• Technical and engineering skills

• Organizational and leadership skills

Which cluster prepares you for careers using science, technology, engineering, and math skills?

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

• Manufacturing

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

• Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications

What is a key way to invest in your human capital?

• Buying technology gadgets

• Investing in real estate

• Getting more education

• Purchasing stocks

Which cluster focuses on careers in public service?

• Marketing

• Finance

• Human Services

• Government & Public Administration

What is emphasized in the Hospitality & Tourism cluster?

• Food safety and cultivation

• Management, marketing, and operations of travel related services

• Software development

• Public safety and security

Which cluster uses skills in communication and problem solving to support families and individuals?

• Human Services

• Business Management & Administration

• Education & Training

• Information Technology