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Career Clusters
Career Clusters
The modern Framework consists of 14 Clusters and 72 Sub-Clusters that serve as the primary organizing structures for CTE programs. These structures are supported by five Cluster Groupings aligned to purpose and impact of included careers, and three Cross-Cutting Clusters that provide both skills and careers that can stand alone and intersect with all other Clusters. Twelve Career-Ready Practices to ensure that every program includes the skills that are essential to every career and life.
Building-and-Moving-2026.pdfAdvanced Manufacturing:
Engineering
Industrial Machinery
Production & Automation
Robotics
Safety & Quality Assurance
Construction
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Construction Planning & Development
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Skilled Trades
Supply Chain & Transportation
Air & Space Transportation
Ground & Rail Transportation
Maintenance & Repair
Marine Transportation
Planning & Logistics Purchasing & Warehousing
Caring-for-Communities-2026.pdfEducation Early Childhood
Development Education
Administration & Leadership
Learner Support & Community Engagement
Teaching, Training, & Facilitation
Healthcare & Human Services
Behavioral & Mental Health
Biotechnology Research & Development
Community & Social Services
Health Data & Administration
Personal Care Services
Physical Health
Public Service & Safety
Emergency Response
Judicial Systems
Local, State, & Federal Services
Military & National Security
Public Safety
Connecting-and-Supporting-Success-2026.pdfDigital Technology**
Data Science & AI
IT Support & Services
Network Systems & Cybersecurity
Software Solutions
Unmanned Vehicle Technology
Web & Cloud
Management & Entrepreneurship**
Business Information Management
Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Leadership & Operations
Project Management
Regulation
Marketing & Sales**
Market Research, Analytics, & Ethics
Marketing & Advertising
Retail & Customer Experience
Strategic Sales
**Cross-Cutting Clusters: Denote careers that overlap in all industries, highlighting the versatile and interconnected nature of today’s workforce. These careers can stand on their own or be contextualized in each Cluster and emphasize the need for adaptability in navigating the modern
Creating-and-Experiencing-2026.pdfArts, Entertainment, & Design
Design & Digital Arts
Fashion & Interiors
Fine Arts
Lighting & Sound Technology
Media Production & Broadcasting
Performing Arts
Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
Accommodations
Conferences & Events
Culinary & Food Services
Travel & Leisure
Cultivating-Resources-2026.pdfAgriculture
Agribusiness
Agricultural Technology &
Automation
Animal Systems
Food Science & Processing
Plant Systems
Water Systems
Energy & Natural Resources
Clean & Alternative Energy
Conservation & Land Management
Ecological Research & Development
Environmental Protection
Resource Extraction
Utilities
Investing-in-the-Future-2026.pdfFinancial Services
Accounting
Banking & Credit
Financial Strategy & Investments
Insurance
Real Estate
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