Career Clusters
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USD 305 students use Career Cruising to identify which of the 16 career clusters best match their interests. The career clusters, examples of careers within each cluster, and the USD 305 pathway(s) providing career exploration and learning experiences related to each cluster are noted below.
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Cluster ID from Career Cruising |
Example Careers |
Local Pathways Available |
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
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Animal scientist, machine operator, veterinarian, welder, wildlife biologist
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Animal Science
Power, Structural, & Technical Systems
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Architecture & Construction
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Architect, carpenter, construction engineer, planner/designer
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Construction & Design
Engineering & Applied Mathematics
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Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
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Audio/video technician, journalist, video graphics designer
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A/V Communications
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Business Management & Administration
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Entrepreneur, business owner, general manager
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Marketing
Restaurant & Event Management
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Education & Training
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Adult education provider, child care specialist, college professor, teacher
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Teaching/Training
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Finance
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Accountant, auditor, benefits specialist, economist
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Marketing
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Government & Public Administration
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City/county clerk, commissioner, mayor, military specialist, policy advisor, senator
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Corrections, Security, Law, & Law Enforcement Services
Family, Community & Consumer Services
Teaching/Training
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Health Science
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Dentist, doctor, home health care specialist, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist
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Health Science
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Hospitality & Tourism
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Baker, caterer, kitchen manager, restaurant owner/manager
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Marketing
Restaurant & Event Management
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Human Services
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Banker, consumer credit counselor, financial advisor, preschool teacher, religious leader, social services worker
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Corrections, Security, Law, & Law Enforcement Services
Family, Community & Consumer Services
Teaching/Training
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Information Technology
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Digital media designer, multimedia specialist, web designer
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Web & Digital Communications
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
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EMT, firefighter, paramedic, police officer/detective, rescue worker, sheriff/deputy
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Corrections, Security, Law, & Law Enforcement Services
Emergency & Fire Management Services
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Manufacturing
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Instrument maker, machine operator, precision layout worker, welder
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Construction & Design
Engineering & Applied Mathematics
Manufacturing
Power, Structural, & Technical Systems
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Marketing
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Business owner, CEO, entrepreneur, sales promotion manager
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Marketing
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
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Aerospace engineer, civil engineer, electrician, industrial engineer
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Engineering & Applied Mathematics
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Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
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Automotive service technician, engine specialist, mechanic
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Manufacturing
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