Explore 17 Career Clusters

What is a career cluster?

• A group of related jobs and industries

• A type of school subject

• A collection of hobbies

• A type of computer program

Which of the following is NOT one of the 17 career clusters?

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Information Technology

• Space Exploration

• Health Science

The career cluster that involves designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment is called:

• Education and Training

• Architecture and Construction

• Finance

• Marketing

Which career cluster would include jobs like a teacher or a school counselor?

• Education and Training

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Human Services

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

The career cluster that focuses on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources is:

• Business Management and Administration

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Manufacturing

• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Which career cluster involves careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services, and homeland security?

• Government and Public Administration

• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

• Human Services

• Education and Training

Jobs in the career cluster of Finance typically involve:

• Teaching and training

• Managing money and investments

• Designing buildings

• Providing healthcare

Which career cluster would include a job as a chef or a hotel manager?

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Information Technology

• Marketing

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The career cluster that involves careers in designing, developing, supporting, and managing hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services is:

• Information Technology

• Health Science

• Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Which career cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services?

• Human Services

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Education and Training

• Finance