Career Clusters Overview

What is the difference between an industry and a career cluster?

• They are different ways of thinking about work and categorizing ways of working.

• Occupations can fit into an industry AND a career cluster.

• Sometimes these labels or categories will overlap with one another.

Industries

• Help governments and stakeholders regulate and monitor performance.

• Groups of industry bodies, organizations, and businesses that deliver a shared outcome (usually a good or service).

Career Clusters

• Help people understand options and manage their career path.

• Grouped by types of tasks they do, shared skills, and shared values.

Learn more about the differences at bit.ly/3t2gwqH.