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Career Portals Orientation I.In today’s workforce there are 16 divisions or clusters by which all occupations are identified based on work activities and responsibilities. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. II. Within each of these 16 clusters, are subgroups or pathways that further group the occupations based on similarities of work activities and responsibilities. Cluster Pathway

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: A. Agriculture: Occupations that focus on the production and marketing of commodities and resources such as food and animal products and resources. There are eight pathways in this cluster. Forest and conservation Worker Animal breeder Veterinarian Geological and petroleum engineer Martin LaBar, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0) Link to photo Link to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: B.Architecture and Construction: Occupations involved in the designing and building and maintaining built structures. There are three pathways in this cluster. Environmental engineer Architect Construction manager Civil engineer Photo by Amber O’Casey, University of North Texas

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: C.Arts A/V Technology & Communication: Occupations involved in the visual and performing arts. There are three pathways in this cluster. Audio and video equipment tech Set and exhibit designer Art director Broadcast news analyst Ann Althouse, At the WISC-TV studio, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: D.Business Management & Administration: Occupations that focus on the developing and maintaining efficient and productive business operations. There are six pathways in this cluster. Cost estimator Advertising sales agent General operations manager Marketing Premasagar, How to save the World and Succeed in Business, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photo Link to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: E.Education and Training: Occupations that provide teaching, instruction and learning support services. There are three pathways in this cluster. Training and development manager Education administrator Elementary school teacher Business teacher, postsecondary Cybrarlan77, Teacher at Chalkboard, License:(CC-BY—NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: F.Finance: Occupations that focus on investment, banking, insurance and money management. There are four pathways in this cluster. Financial analyst Actuary Economist Accountant Brook Ward, Vintage Bank Vault, License:(CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: G.Government and Public Administration: Occupations at the local, state and national levels that focus on community planning, national security, taxation and regulations. There are seven pathways in this cluster. Emergency management specialist Urban and regional planner Tax examiner Postal service mail carrier Peter Griffin, South Lawn of White House, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: H.Health Science: Those involved in services such as medical care, diagnostic services and biotech research. There are five pathways in this cluster. Physical therapist Registered nurse Physician Medical scientist Lumin8, Paramedics Arrive on foot, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: I.Hospitality and Tourism: Those who operate hotels, restaurants, recreation businesses and travel services. There are four pathways in this cluster. Interpreter and translator Concierge Lodging manager Chef and head cook "Receptionists" by Evan Bench, License: CC BY 2.0 by Wikipedia, Link to fileLink to file

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: J.Human Services: Those occupations that relate to counseling, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services. There are five pathways in this cluster. Mental health counselor, Social human services assistant Clergy Marriage and family therapist Breezy Baldwin, IMG_2034, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: K.Information Technology: Occupations related to the development of technical hardware, software, multimedia and systems services. There are four pathways in this cluster. Network systems analyst Computer software engineer Computer hardware engineer Electronics engineer Howard Jefferson, 30 Plus computers, 1.5 techs, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: L.Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security: Occupations that provide legal and protective services, including homeland security and technical support. There are five pathways in this cluster. Paralegal Firefighter Police officer Judge Inventorchris, IL-Rosemont Department of Public Safety, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photo Link to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: M.Manufacturing: Occupations involved in the processing of raw materials into a finished product. There are six pathways in this cluster. Medical equipment repairer Welder Chemist Engineering manager TED Conference, manufacturedlandscapes, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: N.Marketing Occupations involved in planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. There are seven pathways in this cluster. Market research analyst Public relations specialist Marketing manager Advertising and promotions manager Jason Pier in DC, Bulldog Storefront, License:(CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photo Link to photo

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: O.Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Occupations that research and develop new products, test and design in areas such as aerospace, chemistry, electronics and physics. There are two pathways in this cluster. Solar energy engineer Forensic science technician Physicist Robotics engineer iStock, Stock Photo: , Robot Handshake

Career Portals Orientation Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The 16 Clusters are: P.Transportation, Distribution & Logistics: Occupations that plan and manage the movement of people, materials and goods. There are seven pathways in this cluster. Airline pilot Aircraft cargo supervisor Storage and distribution manager Ship captain Stateofplace, Truck Leaving Tollbooth, License: (CC BY-NC-2.0), Link to photoLink to photo