Understanding Career Clusters and Roles

The video tutorial explores how teenagers often aspire to a limited range of popular jobs and introduces a new way of thinking about career options through Career Clusters. These Clusters group people based on core skills and tasks, offering a broader perspective on job opportunities across industries. The six Career Clusters—Coordinators, Informers, Makers, Innovators, Guardians, and Linkers—are explained, highlighting their roles and the diverse job opportunities within each. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying suitable roles within industries and previews a detailed look at each Cluster.

What percentage of jobs do half of all teenagers aspire to?

• 1%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a popular job among teenagers?

• Firefighter

• Electrician

• Chef

• Teacher

What is a challenge when choosing a job within an industry?

• Low salaries

• Lack of job opportunities

• Different skills required for different roles

• High competition

What do Career Clusters help individuals identify?

• The best industry to work in

• The specific job roles within an industry

• The highest paying jobs

• The most popular jobs

Which Career Cluster is responsible for planning and administering events?

• Guardians

• Makers

• Coordinators

• Informers

Who are responsible for advising and teaching in society?

• Linkers

• Makers

• Informers

• Innovators

Which Career Cluster focuses on creating and maintaining living spaces?

• Guardians

• Makers

• Linkers

• Innovators

What do Innovators primarily do?

• Advise on legal matters

• Design and manufacture products

• Protect health

• Plan events

Which Career Cluster is involved in protecting mental and physical wellbeing?

• Linkers

• Coordinators

• Informers

• Guardians

What is the role of Linkers in the Career Clusters?

• To design products

• To help find and use services

• To build homes

• To administer events