career clusters™ information

First - why is CTE important?

Career and Technical Education, CTE, helps prepare students to be "college and career ready" in today's fast-paced global economy. It is education that allows students to develop a diverse set of skills including, but not limited to, communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and how to work independently or collaborate with others.

Learn more about CTE by viewing the short video, CTE 101.

what are career clusters™?

Broad groupings of occupations/career specialties, organized by common knowledge and skills required for career success, are called Career Clusters™. A brief overview of the 16 Career Clusters™ is provided below. For complete information on clusters, pathways, and careers, visit the NC Career and Technical Education Course Management System website or the NC Careers.org website.